MEDICAL ONCOLOGY ASSISTANT

The Assistant, Medical AO will assist all other members of the healthcare team in caring for the radiation therapy patients and family and exhibits excellent working knowledge of patient care.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to :

• Provides direct care to patients by taking vital signs, drawing blood or assisting with procedures as directed by nurse or physician.
• Maintains clean patient care areas. Ensures exam rooms have adequate supplies and equipment. Maintains supplies as directed by RN.
• Assists in maintaining patient medical records and departmental records. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

Ensures that all test results are properly recorded, charted and given to medical providers in a timely manner.

• Completes insurance filing assignments accurately as directed.
• Abides by departmental policies and procedures to include infection control, blood borne pathogens, precautions, radiation safety, privacy and HIPAA.

Appropriately refers questions, requests or problems to supervisors.

Is a highly dependable member of the therapy team, and promotes goodwill and a positive image of the center. Provides patient and family comfort and support as appropriate.

Collaborates with other team members in the care of the radiation patients and their families.

Completes any additional job duties as assigned in a timely manner

Position Requirements :

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• CPR Certification.
• Certified Medical Assistants.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in medical or related field.
• Experienced Medical Assistants.
• At least 3 years of equivalent experience in states where previous education in the medical field is required. Site Manager / Director, Clinical Services approval.
• Local travel may be required.
• The COVID-19 vaccination is / may be a condition of employment.
• All candidates who accept an offer for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screen as a condition of employment.

Preferred :

• Certificate from College or Technical School
• LPN, LVN, EMT, Certified Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant or Certificate of Completion from an accredited Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant School.

Physical Requirements :

The employee may be exposed to radioactive isotopes, ionizing radiation, and a strong magnetic field. May be exposed to radiation, blood / body fluids and infectious disease.

• More than 50% of the time :
• Sit, stand, walk.
• Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.
• See, speak and hear to be able to communicate with patients.
• Less than 50% of the time :
• Stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Climb and balance.
• Carry and lift (ability to move non-ambulatory patients from a sitting or lying position for transfer or to exam).

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Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.