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Medical Assistant
Willamette Valley Cancer Institute is looking to add a Medical Assistant to its team in Newport, Oregon. As part of the Medical Oncology department, this MA would be the initial clinical points of contact for patients, helping to room patients, assist with imaging orders, and supporting the team with daily assigned tasks. An outgoing, team oriented individual that is hungry to learn will find the most success in this role. If you have a passion for service, and want to support the health and wellness of our patients, then we want to hear from you!
The general pay scale for this position at WVCI is $20.00-$29.54. The actual hiring rate is dependent on many factors, including but not limited to: prior work experience, education, job/position responsibilities, location, work performance, etc.
Employment Type: Part-time, 0.6 FTE
Benefits: M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k)
Location: Newport, OR
- 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 physician.
- High school graduate or equivalent
- 1-3 years of experience preferred
- Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants preferred
- NCMA certification strongly preferred
- Current BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire
Physical Demands:
The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Salary : $20 - $30
