Job Title: Medical Assistant

Job Description

Under direct supervision, you will assist physicians and clinicians with patient care duties in a clinical environment, promoting efficient patient flow and care during exams and procedures. You will perform clinic support tasks, including miscellaneous clerical duties, answering phones, and maintaining physicians' schedules.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment rooms as appropriate.
• Record patient data prior to each physician visit, including vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
• Obtain all necessary patient records required by physicians prior to treatment or procedures.
• Prepare and stock exam/treatment rooms and order supplies as needed.
• Maintain all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
• Answer patient telephone calls for referrals to physicians or nurses/pharmacists.
• Phone in prescriptions and make other patient calls as directed by physicians and registered nurses.
• Inform physicians of patient reschedules and no-shows.
• Perform other administrative duties, such as typing, filing, faxing, chart preparation, and reception as requested by supervisors or physicians.

Essential Skills

• Medical assisting experience.
• Ability to take vitals accurately.
• Experience in outpatient settings.
• Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of experience as a medical assistant.
• Current Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification required within 3 months of hire.

Work Environment

This role is set in an oncology office, operating Monday through Friday, from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The position involves duties in both front and back office settings.