Lead Medical Assistant

Oncology Hematology Care, Inc. • Cincinnati, OH • 2h ago

Overview
Position: Lead Medical Assistant
Location: West
Weekly Hours: 40 (full time)
OHC - Specialists in Cancer and Blood disorders, is seeking a Lead Medical Assistant to join our West location. As the only independent adult cancer program in the region, we offer Medical, Radiation, Blood and Marrow Transplant, Gynecologic, and Breast Surgical Oncology services. OHC supports a robust cancer research and clinical trials program, neuro-oncology, cancer genetics specialists and supportive care program.
OHC has been fighting cancer on the front lines for more than 38 years. We are now one of the nation's largest independent oncology practices, as well as the region's premier source of treatment for nearly every form of adult cancer and complex blood disorder. At its heart, our approach to cancer care is simple - to surround our patients with everything they need so they can focus on what matters most: beating cancer!
Why choose OHC?
You take care of our patients, so we take care of you. OHC's benefits include:
3 Health Insurance Plans to choose from
2 Dental and 2 Vision insurance plans
A company matched 401K plan
Profit sharing plan for clinical employees
Competitive salaries
Company paid short term / long term disability / life insurance
Paid Holidays
A generous PTO plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Development Program
Nationwide Discounts at your favorite hotels, resorts and retailers just for being an OHC employee
Wellness Program
Yearly merit raises
Opportunities for advancement
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Onboards and trains new Medical Assistants and completes MA staff performance appraisals.
Directs daily workflows of MA Lead and MR Sr roles
Responsible for development of junior level MA staff through instruction and knowledge share. Serves as an escalation point for clarification and/or resolution for staff, patients, and Physicians.
Assigns Medical Assistants to work with specific physicians according to schedules and patient care needs.
Creates and maintains the work schedule for medical assistants and provides coverage for TOWP/Sick calls. Also, is responsible for time and labor administration of MA's
Escorts patients from the lab to the exam room, the physician's office, or the 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 the physician.
Verifies presence of consent prior to treatment or procedures.
Collects data and obtains pertinent medical information for referral to the physician. Directs patients from the exam room or physician's office to the next appropriate station, i.e. treatment room or appointment desk.
Prepares and stocks exam rooms, orders supplies as needed and maintains/controls drug samples. Assists physicians with exams and procedures as requested.
Delivers patient education including but not limited to distribution of education literature, follow up instructions, etc. Performs lab procedures and processing of lab specimens as needed.
Files all labs and outside reports accurately and as needed. Obtains blood specimens from peripheral sites as needed and in accordance with OSHA standards and universal precautions.
Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, including but not limited to, hormones and biological growth factors.
Maintains all exam room disinfection protocols. Maintains all chemo room and procedure room disinfection protocols.
Answers incoming patient telephone calls for referral to nurse/pharmacist or physician. Phones in prescriptions and makes other patient calls as directed by physicians or RN.
Obtains new patient records and previous test results, x-rays, scans, etc.
Informs physic

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