Medical Assistant-Northeast - Oncology Consultants
18955 N. Memorial Dr. Ste. 530 Humble, TX 77338
About the Job
"You can make a difference in the life of an oncology patient and find your career satisfaction by joining our team of healthcare professionals today."
About Oncology Consultants
Oncology Consultants has been a premier adult medical oncology & hematology practice in Houston, TX for over 40 years. Our healthcare team is committed to provide state of the art cancer treatment in a caring environment as we continue to expand our oncology services in the metropolitan region.
About the Position
The role of the Medical / Laboratory Assistant is to facilitate the delivery of oncology patient care under the supervision of the licensed nurse and / or physician. This is accomplished through direct and indirect patient care activities.
Shift Schedule:
- Mon - Fri: 8am - 5pm
Benefits:
- Insurances: Life, medical, dental, short term and long-term disability
- 401K
- Free parking
- PTO
- Holidays
- Competitive salary
- Employee Assistant Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Continuing Medical Education Allowance
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Discounts
Responsibilities:
- Welcome all patients and visitors by greeting them in person, answering inquiries and directs them through the registration process.
- Utilize a multi-line phone system, fax machine, printer, copier, and scanner to process patients through the registration process.
- Answer phones and transfer phone calls to corresponding employees.
- Register patients, verifying insurance eligibility as needed, and collecting payments through various software systems.
- Collect all insurance information, verify patient demographics, process payments, post patient balances.
- Schedule patient appointments
- Maintain a neat and clean work environment and professional appearance and adherence to relevant health and safety procedures.
- Discharge Patients, assist office and clinical staff and close office at end of shift.
- Assist in the coverage of Front Office duties in other locations as needed or required.
- Clinic admissions including new patient admission
- Full vital signs, including respirations
- Height and Weight (measured, no verbal reports unless Wt >350)
- Interview form
- Initiate EMR chart
- Allergies
- Vital signs
- MD clinic patient triage
- Medication list update
- Vital signs: BP/ Temp / pulse/ respirations
- Performance status
- Assisting MD with clinic visit exams as needed
- PAP / Pelvic exams
- Rectal / Stool Occult Blood
- Transport patients via wheel chair as needed
- Documentation of care delivered
- Assist nursing staff in return of patient messages
- Return calls for routine MD follow up / testing appointments
- Delegated by Team leader when nurse is out of office
- Patient care supply management
- Appointment scheduling
- Scheduling tests and procedures ordered by M.D.
- Chart preparation for MD clinics
- Verify all results are on chart prior to visit
- Obtain missing reports prior to MD exam
- Radiology file management
- Other clerical responsibilities as needed.
- MA Certification
- Bilingual- A but not mandatory
- Computer literate
- High School diploma or equivalent, supplemented with one year of work related experience
- A qualified candidate is a professional, dependable, flexible and self-motivated person.
- Must have knowledge health insurance, including HMOs, PPOs, Medicare, Medicaid, etc.
- Must be able to multi-task, possess good computer skills, have a good attitude, be personable, and flexible.
Oncology Consultants is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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