Come join our World Class Team and help us bring cancer treatment HOME!

Highlands Oncology began in 1996 with three physicians and a desire to change the face of oncology care in our community. Dr. Malcolm Hayward, Dr. Dan Bradford, and Dr. Thad Beck knew that patients do better at home, in the community where they live and work, and where their support system is already in place. In furthering that goal, Highlands has grown with the region from a single location 26 years ago, to 6 locations in Northwest and Northcentral Arkansas today employing more than 700 diverse team members.

As Northwest Arkansas continues to grow, so must the services and providers available in the region. Highlands Oncology is committed to remaining on the cutting edge to ensure our community has access to the very best cancer care. What we have is something quite unique right here in our own backyard with a caring multidisciplinary team focused on treating patients as family.

Job Title: Radiation Oncology Therapy Assistant I

Reports To: Radiation Oncology Director or Supervisor

Location: Fayetteville / Rogers – depending on clinic needs, employees will be asked to move between locations as needed.

FLSA: Non-exempt, hourly, full-time

Job Summary: Therapy Assistants in Radiation Oncology work directly with the physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, radiation therapists, and team to deliver quality patient care with coordinated communication and assessments.

Entry level position up to 2 years of experience. Basic knowledge of patient care requirements. Advance to radiation therapy assistant II with oncology experience and competencies specific to radiation therapy procedure requirements.

Job Duties / Responsibilities:

• Room patients for new consultation, weekly, or follow-up visit – obtain vital signs and perform limited assessments.
• Perform daily inspections to maintain oxygen supply and patient monitoring equipment.
• Accurately chart patients’ allergies, medications, histories into patient’s electronic medical record. Must be able to work in multiple EMR systems: ARIA and Onco.
• Complies with MIPS requirements and HIPAA rules and regulations of patient confidentiality.
• Organizes exam and treatment rooms with necessary supplies, linens, and instruments with daily checks.
• Cleans exam rooms and equipment between procedures and thoroughly twice a week.
• Assist patients with required clothing for treatment procedures.
• Assist with supply inventory in compliance with expiration dates.
• Ability to provide general information to patients on practice policies and procedures, up to and including new patient information.
• Attends required meetings and in-services and participates in a constructive manner as part of a cooperative organization.
• Performs related work as required by supervisor/providers.
• Must be willing to cover either facility when needed.

Skills and Abilities:

• Able to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Able to professionally communicate clearly through all mediums (personal, phone, email, and IM) with staff and patients.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and monitoring devices.
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to adapt positively to technical and operational changes as needed for provider schedules and patient care.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, patients, medical staff, both internal and external customers.

Education and Experience:

• Must be a credentialed Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at a minimum.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or (CNA) – Maintain all necessary continued education per regulations.
• CPR certification required.

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires the ability to lift approximately 50 lbs.
• A medical assistant must be able to aid patients in the transfer from vehicles, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
• Medial assistants are required to stand and / or walk 60% of the day at a minimum.
• This position also requires time sitting at a desk with repetitive utilization of a computer.
• Successful completion of annual competencies and skills training will be required.
• The physical demands for this position include reaching, bending, sitting, standing, lifting to 50 lbs. Patient care requires assisting patients from wheelchairs and transfers from stretchers. This position also requires some repetitive motions with computer and phone utilization.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Due to the nature of our business and the use of radiation and hazardous chemicals, it is imperative that all employees foster a culture and environment of safety.
• Safety Sensitive: In accordance with Arkansas code this position is designated as a safety sensitive position wherein the employee performing the job duties under the influence may constitute a threat to health or safety.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Oncology
• Radiology

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• Radiation therapy: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• ARRT Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Rogers, AR 72758 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Rogers, AR 72758: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person