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Medical Assistant II
Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Non-Profit and Volunteer
Specialty Medical Occupations
Location 19044, Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 1/11/24
Overview:


Alliance Cancer Specialists , the most extensive community-based oncology practice in Southeastern PA, is growing our team! We are seeking a full-time Medical Assistant II. The perfect candidate will be a compassionate, detail-oriented individual excited to join our hardworking team here at Alliance. This position will primarily be located at our Horsham.


Top Reasons To Work for Alliance Cancer Specialists:
Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance
401k Plan
Paid Time Off
Highly competitive pay
Day shifts only. No evenings.
No weekends or major holidays.

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 and Administrative tasks, answering phones, and maintaining physician's schedule. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Responsibilities:

Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment rooms 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 the 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.
Depending on practice-specific protocols, may be asked to obtain.
Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as delegated by RN or physician.
Maintains all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
Responds to patients' calls as requested.
Performs other administrative duties, i.e. typing, filing faxing reception, etc, as requested by supervisor or physician.
Alerts nurse/physician of abnormal vitals, and any important information given by the patient.
Collection of inbound meaningful use data.
Flu documentation, initial height, and weight.
Prints med list for the patient to review.
Fill out disability forms.
Schedule blood transfusions, therapeutic phlebotomies, ordering special tests (Oncotypes, Kras testing, EGFR (epidural growth factor receptor), Myraid, Paradigm, etc).
May enter orders under a provider's direction and supervision.
Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
High school graduate or equivalent. A certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants is preferred. Minimum three years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant. Phlebotomy experience preferred. Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification is required. Certified Medical Assistant preferred. Some state regulations may require specific certifications in order to work as a Medical Assistant


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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. -Required to lift and assist patients as requested.


WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment may occur.