Medical Assistant

OverviewMedical AssistantWillamette Valley Cancer Institute is looking to add a Certified Medical Assistant to its team in Eugene, Oregon. As part of the Clinical Nursing department, this MA will be instrumental in helping the team manage incoming calls and communications, assist with orders and prescription refills, and supporting the team with daily assigned tasks. Ideal for an MA looking to take their practice to the next level, this position will be part of a collaborative team of clinical professionals helping our patients navigate their various treatments. A strong foundation of Medical Assisting experience, especially with experience in prescription workflow SOPs, will find the most success in this role.The general pay scale for this position at WVCI is $20.00-$29.54 . The actual hiring rate is dependent on many factors, including but not limited to: prior work experience, education, job/position responsibilities, location, work performance, etc.Employment Type : Full TimeBenefits : M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k)Location : Eugene, ORResponsibilities• Screen, sort and route non-urgent incoming patient calls and messages including work queues, faxes, patient portal• Communicate with patients regarding normal lab result and confirm appointment dates• Assist with processing orders/referrals and faxing to outside agencies to all appropriate clinical staff• Assist with collecting and faxing orders or referrals to the appropriate outside agencies and/or referring practices• Assist in prescription refill workflow for established patients• Participate in the process improvement for the department including process improvements for daily workflows, call distribution, and prescription refill workflow enhancement• Be an integral part of the Clinical nursing team and enhancing the overall collaborative spirit of WVCIQualifications• High school graduate or equivalent• 1-3 years of experience• Experience with refill protocols in clinic or hospital setting strongly preferred• Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants• NCMA certification required• Current BCLS certification required within 3 months of hirePhysical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.