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Medical AssistantWest Office Location (40 Hours per week)Under direct supervision, assists physicians and clinicians with patient care duties in a clinical environment. Promotes efficient patient flow and patient care, i.e. exams, and procedures. Performs clinic support tasks including miscellaneous clerical tasks, answering phones, and maintaining physicians schedule. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. Our medical assistants play an important role by assisting our team of providers, and by offering kind, compassionate care to our patients. OHC has been fighting cancer on the front lines for more than 40 years. We are now one of the nation's largest independent oncology practices, as well as the region's premier source of treatment for nearly every form of adult cancer and complex blood disorder. At its heart, our approach to cancer care is simple – to surround our patients with everything they need so they can focus on what matters most: beating cancer!Why choose OHC?You take care of our patients, so we take care of you. OHC's benefits include:3 Health Insurance Plan Options2 Dental and 2 Vision insurance plans401K plan contribution along with profit sharing for clinical employeesCompetitive salariesCompany paid short term / long term disability / life insurancePaid HolidaysA generous PTO planTuition ReimbursementProfessional Development ProgramNationwide Discounts at your favorite hotels, resorts and retailers just for being an OHC employeeWellness ProgramYearly merit raisesOpportunities for advancementResponsibilitiesEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment room as appropriate.Records patient data prior to each physician visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.Obtains all necessary patient records as required by physician prior to treatment or procedures.Prepares and stocks exam/treatment rooms and orders supplies as needed.Assists physicians with exams and procedures as requested.Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as delegated by RN or physician.Maintains all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.Answers patient telephone calls for referral to physician or nurse/pharmacist.Phones in prescriptions and makes other patient calls as directed by physicians and RN.Informs physician of patient reschedules and no shows.Performs other administrative duties, i.e. typing, filing faxing, chart preparation, reception, etc, as requested by supervisor or physicianQualificationsMinimum Qualifications:High school graduate or equivalent. Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants preferred. This is an entry level position requiring 0-3 years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant. Current BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire. Certified Medical Assistant preferred. Some state regulations may require specific certifications in order to work as a Medical Assistant.Physical Demands:Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.Work Environment:Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment may occur.
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cincinnati, OH, 45202, US
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