"You can make a difference in the life of an oncology patient and find your career satisfaction by joining our team of healthcare professionals today."
About Oncology Consultants
Oncology Consultants has been a premier adult medical oncology & hematology practice in Houston, TX for over 40 years. Our healthcare team is committed to provide state of the art cancer treatment in a caring environment as we continue to expand our oncology services in the metropolitan region.
About the Position
The role of the Medical / Laboratory Assistant is to facilitate the delivery of oncology patient care under the supervision of the licensed nurse and / or physician. This is accomplished through direct and indirect patient care activities.
Shift Schedule:
Mon - Fri: 8am - 5pm
Benefits:
Insurances: Life, medical, dental, short term and long-term disability
401K
Free parking
PTO
Holidays
Competitive salary
Employee Assistant Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Continuing Medical Education Allowance
Pet Insurance
Employee Discounts
Responsibilities:
Welcome all patients and visitors by greeting them in person, answering inquiries and directs them through the registration process.
Utilize a multi-line phone system, fax machine, printer, copier, and scanner to process patients through the registration process.
Answer phones and transfer phone calls to corresponding employees.
Register patients, verifying insurance eligibility as needed, and collecting payments through various software systems.
Collect all insurance information, verify patient demographics, process payments, post patient balances.
Schedule patient appointments
Maintain a neat and clean work environment and professional appearance and adherence to relevant health and safety procedures.
Discharge Patients, assist office and clinical staff and close office at end of shift.
Assist in the coverage of Front Office duties in other locations as needed or required.
Clinic admissions including new patient admission
Full vital signs, including respirations
Height and Weight (measured, no verbal reports unless Wt >350)
Interview form
Initiate EMR chart
Allergies
Vital signs
MD clinic patient triage
Medication list update
Vital signs: BP/ Temp / pulse/ respirations
Performance status
Assisting MD with clinic visit exams as needed
PAP / Pelvic exams
Rectal / Stool Occult Blood
Transport patients via wheel chair as needed
Documentation of care delivered
Assist nursing staff in return of patient messages
Return calls for routine MD follow up / testing appointments
Delegated by Team leader when nurse is out of office
Patient care supply management
Appointment scheduling
Scheduling tests and procedures ordered by M.D.
Chart preparation for MD clinics
Verify all results are on chart prior to visit
Obtain missing reports prior to MD exam
Radiology file management
Other clerical responsibilities as needed.
Requirements:
MA Certification
Bilingual- A+ but not mandatory
Computer literate
High School diploma or equivalent, supplemented with one year of work related experience
A qualified candidate is a professional, dependable, flexible and self-motivated person.
Must have knowledge health insurance, including HMOs, PPOs, Medicare, Medicaid, etc.
Must be able to multi-task, possess good computer skills, have a good attitude, be personable, and flexible.
Oncology Consultants is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Apply today. Our short application process takes less than 5 minutes with your phone, tablet or computer.
