Job Description Job Opening: Medical Assistant
Location: Chesapeake Oncology Hematology Associates
Job Description:
Duties will include:
- Escort patients to and from the exam room and complete the patient intake according to protocol
- Clean and straighten exam room between patients
- Prepare syringes and administer subcutaneous and intra-muscular injections
- Assist provider with injectable procedures
- Prepare pathology and lab specimens and route them to the correct lab as required by the patient’s insurance
- Respond to patient questions in office and via phone as instructed by the physician
- Schedule or re-schedule appointments with providers, specialists as necessary.
- Work in compliance with OSHA, blood borne pathogen standards
- Knowledge of and compliance with HIPAA standards
- Maintain medication samples, discard out-of-date supplies, and keep appropriate records
- Trains other employees on medical assistant duties as required by the practice
- Assist with check-in or check-out procedures at the front desk when needed as a backup
- Perform additional duties as required
Provider will work independently or under direct supervision of Physician in a collaborative and patient-centered environment.
Qualifications:
- At least one (1) year of medical assisting experience (preferred)
- Completion of a Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant program
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment and able to work well within a team
- Professionalism and strong customer service skills are a must
- Able to communicate with doctors clearly and concisely
- Able to communicate with patients and co-workers in a professional and friendly manner
- Must be able to lift at least 15 pounds, stand for prolonged periods (i.e. an hour at a time)
Benefits:
- 401k
- Continuing education credits
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- HSA Account
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)