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About this Medical Assistant- Oncology role at Tennessee Oncology

Tennessee Oncology · Onsite · La Jolla, CA

Medical Oncology Associates of San Diego is a proud partner of One Oncology's network of the nations leading oncology practices.

Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description:

Multi physician oncology practice seeking an experienced back office Medical Assistant capable of multi-tasking and providing compassionate patient care with a smile to add to our team. Must be able to perform in a busy environment, able to prioritize and re-prioritize as day progresses.


This position is located in our La Jolla office Monday-Thursday and our Kearny Mesa office on Friday.


Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

  • Ensure patient satisfaction by providing excellent patients services. Addresses patients with a compassionate, friendly and caring attitude.
  • Rooms patients, accurately collect and records patients’ vital statistics, allergies, medications and concerns.
  • Prepares exam rooms, stocks and maintains supplies and equipment, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
  • Effectively assists with prescriptions refill requests.
  • Triage messages, routes and relays information to staff, providers, and patients in a timely manner.
  • Maintains detailed notes in patients’ electronic records.
  • Maintains a high level of confidentiality for patients in accordance to HIPAA standards.
  • Effectively maintains a professional demeanor with patients, staff, and physicians at all times.
  • Back up infusion room medical assistant duties (venipuncture, injections, vitals, etc.).
  • Effectively performs other duties as assigned

Experience, Qualifications, Education

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited education institution.
  • California Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) license a plus.
  • Three years of work experience in venipuncture.
  • Must comply with OSHA, HIPAA, and office policies and protocols.
  • Knowledge of computer/telephone support, preferably in a health care environment.
  • Strong customer service background, preferably in health care environment.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills.
  • Competence with computer processing functions and other standard office equipment.
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Ability to calmly and professionally resolve customer issues with diplomacy and tact.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Strong organizational skills.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in computer processing functions and other standard office equipment.
  • Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Ability to calmly and professionally resolve issues with diplomacy and tact.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Visual acuity to read a computer screen and paper documents; close and distance vision, peripheral vision depth perception, ability to adjust focus.
  • Hearing acuity to converse with staff and customers in person and by phone.
  • ability to stoop, bend, kneel, reach with hands, and lift and move 10 pounds on a regular basis, and up to 25 pounds occasionally; ability to sit for hours at a time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour


Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Free parking
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off

Medical Specialty:

  • Oncology

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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How this Medical Assistant salary compares

This role pays $48,880/yr — in line with the typical range for Medical Assistant roles.

$43,888 median $51,054 $62,078

Typical range $46,956–$56,836/yr, from 3,769 comparable Medical Assistant listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Medical Assistant salary insights →

About Tennessee Oncology

Thank you for your interest in Tennessee Oncology. People like yourself have helped us grow into one of the largest and most influential oncology practices in the country. Our front line heroes are beloved by our patients and their families. Caring for cancer patients is a privilege.

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