Overview

Missouri Cancer Associates is a multi-specialty practice including medical oncology, hematology, radiation oncology and urology. We have 22 providers that service ten Missouri communities. Our main office is in Columbia. Through state-of-the-art medical technology, highly experienced physicians and nurse practitioners and quality patient care, Missouri Cancer Associates has become the premier Cancer Treatment Center in Mid-Missouri. In 2022, we celebrated our 40th year of taking care of patients!

We are looking for a friendly and hard-working Medical Assistant to join our team. Candidates should have an outgoing and friendly demeanor, a positive work ethic, and have a track record of working well with others in a team environment. Dedicated to their team and patients and shows this by being present for scheduled shift. We prefer applicants who have some customer service experience, but we are willing to train the right person. You must exemplify the values of our company and provide patients with the highest levels of care

This position is PRN temporary and is located at 1705 E Broadway, Columbia, MO!

Missouri Cancer Associates is affiliated with Urology Associates of Central Missouri and the US Oncology Network!

SCOPE:

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 tasks, answering phones, and maintaining physician's schedule. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards, and US Oncology's Shared Values

Responsibilities

• Answers incoming patient telephone calls for referral to nurse, pharmacist, or physician.
• Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and 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 physician and verifies presence of consent prior to treatment or procedures.
• Prepares and stocks exam/treatment rooms and orders supplies as needed.
• Assists physicians with exams and procedures as requested.
• Assists with delegated patient education including but not limited to distributing education literature, etc.
• Maintains all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
• Processes instruments and equipment as needed.
• Phones in prescriptions and makes other patient calls as directed by physicians and RN.
• Assists with select pre-authorizations and pre-certifications as needed. Informs physician of patient reschedules and no shows.
• Adheres to confidentiality, state, federal, and HIPAA laws and guidelines with regards to patient's records and collections.
• Other duties as requested or assigned.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent. Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants.
• Minimum 2 years' experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant in a hospital or clinic setting.
• Current CPR certification required.