Oncology Medical Assistant Resume
Summary : As an Oncology Medical Assistant, followed up visits, obtained vital signs and performed limited assessments, prepared for and assisted physicians and the healthcare team with procedures as required, and performed daily inspections to maintain oxygen supply and patient monitoring equipment.
Skills : Medical Knowledge, Patient Care.
Description :
- Complied with MIPS requirements and HIPAA rules and regulations of patient confidentiality.
- Professionally communicated clearly through all mediums (personal, phone, email, and IM) with staff and patients.
- Ordered and maintained clinical supplies as needed, patient education, obtaining histories and vitals from patients, triaged patient calls, prescription refills, callbacks for normal or abnormal results as per physician direction, prior authorizations as needed, telephone answering, and appointment scheduling as needed.
- Assisted health professionals and physicians during physical examinations.
- Ensured that all exam rooms and supplies were cleaned adequatelySterilizing all instruments.
- Performed proper quality control procedures before proceeding with patient testing.
- Assisted with patient examinations, treatments, and procedures, prepared and stocked rooms, and escorted patients to rooms.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Associate in Applied Sciences (AAS)
Oncology Medical Assistant Resume
Summary : As an Oncology Medical Assistant, established and maintained effective working relationships with physicians, patients, medical staff, and both internal and external customers.
Skills : Clinical Procedures, Chemotherapy Administration.
Description :
- Performed a variety of patient care duties within the construct of a multidisciplinary patient care team as delegated by the physician.
- Cross-trained in data entry, balancing of accounts, charging fees, and collecting payments due to Schedules/confirming appointments.
- Adapted positively to technical and operational changes as needed for provider schedules and patient care.
- Administered injections or shots as delegated by physicians and supported chemotherapy teams.
- Maintained medical information and filing/scanning, and maintained sample supplies.
- Ensured adequate amounts of medical supplies and medications were available and stocked appropriately.
- Obtained authorizations as needed, and obtained co-payments and self-payment amounts from patients.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Associate in Applied Sciences (AAS)
Oncology Medical Assistant Resume
Headline : As an Oncology Medical Assistant, performed CLIA-waived lab tests and obtained specimens, performed proficiency testing, and ran controls for waived tests.
Skills : Medical Documentation, Communication.
Description :
- Performed laboratory blood work, performed blood draws, and followed laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing.
- Performed technical laboratory procedures in a timely manner with prepared blood or bone marrow slides for evaluation, sent outside labs to appropriate facility as dictated by patient’s insurance plan.
- Maintained test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records, and checklists according to all regulatory agencies.
- Followed the AON patient I.D. policy and procedure with every patient encounter, obtained vital signs, height, weight, pain level, and PHQ9 depression screening of patient as requested by a physician and documented in the Onco/EMR system.
- Helped health professionals and clinical staff with patient care who are surviving cancer and are diagnosed with other blood disorders.
- Specialized medical assistants are required to perform a set of oncology medical assistant duties which involve running the medical site on a day-to-day basis, besides filling and updating electronic medical records of patients.
- Performed many clinical duties like taking vital signs, delivering immunizations, and helping licensed physicians with procedures and surgeries.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Associate in Applied Sciences (AAS)
Oncology Medical Assistant Resume
Objective : As an Oncology Medical Assistant, performed lab procedures as delegated by physicians, ensured proper maintenance of inventory supplies of the clinic, and conducted a monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
Skills : Radiation Safety, Medication Management.
Description :
- Ordered, reviewed, and approved lab tests, documented treatment, assisted patients and nurses with patient procedures and examinations, and operated and maintained ABX machinery.
- Cleaned and stocked exam rooms and other treatment rooms, returned patient calls on the same day, and created and maintained a proactive system in the office.
- Ensured delivery of lab reports, prepared and maintained medical charts, evaluated, documented, and distributed clinical correspondence, and managed patient referrals to other hospitals and ambulatory facilities.
- Helped patients navigate through the system, ensuring quick and sensitive customer service, and provided emotional and psycho-social support to patients and their families.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients and other teammates, maintained formal and informal correspondence, documented treatments, and transcribed them.
- Provided medical assistant services to patients and families, assisted physicians and mid-level practitioners with patient care.
- Obtained vital signs and prepared patients for physician's care.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Associate in Applied Sciences (AAS)
Oncology Medical Assistant Resume
Objective : As an Oncology Medical Assistant, performed all clinical functions in a physician's office, assisted the physician with treatments, obtained specimens from patients, and processed them properly.
Skills : Infection Control, laboratory testing.
Description :
- Prepared patients for provider visits according to approved policies and procedures i.e. reason for visit, history (past medical, family, and social), symptoms, problems, weight, height, vital signs, medications, and allergies.
- Administered medications to patients as ordered by a physician i.e. vaccinations, and assisted physicians with procedures as requested.
- Notified patients of lab and test results, collected specimens as ordered by a physician, and performed limited lab tests on-site as ordered by the physician.
- Performed tests as ordered by a physician, and maintained equipment and controls including refrigerator temperatures if applicable.
- Communicated and interacted effectively with patients and families, physicians, peers, and other health team members to maximize successful patient outcomes.
- Assisted in the facilitation of smooth patient flow, greeted patients and families courteously, and sterilized instruments and instrument packs if applicable.
- Maintained good communication with physicians and coworkers.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Associate in Applied Sciences (AAS)
Oncology Medical Assistant Resume
Summary : As an Oncology Medical Assistant, responsible for assuring documentation in the medical records is complete including lot numbers for vaccines and samples, performing administrative duties as requested, scheduled and following up appointment scheduling as needed, and telephone etiquette including message taking and recalling patients, Picking up, opening and distributing mail.
Skills : Recording Lab Tests, Hypodermic needles.
Description :
- Maintained exam rooms and workstations and ensured cleanliness, triaged patient clinical calls, and prepared for and assisted physicians and healthcare team with procedures as required.
- Performed venipuncture as ordered by the provider if applicable, and scheduled tests or procedures for patients as appropriate.
- Administered various vaccinations to patients as directed by a physician, and used Meditech and/or other EMR systems.
- Demonstrated knowledge of emergency procedures, and provided support in the clinical and office functions of the department.
- Directed patient contact, maintained office systems, and provided assistance in various clinical functions and procedures.
- Provided clerical support to staff and performs other job-related duties as may be required.
- Worked directly with the physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, radiation therapists, and team to deliver quality patient care with coordinated communication and assessments.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Associate in Applied Sciences (AAS)
Oncology Medical Assistant Resume
Headline : As an Oncology Medical Assistant, responsible for performing daily inspections to maintain oxygen supply and patient monitoring equipment, accurately charting patients allergies, medications, and histories into patients electronic medical records, and also complying with MIPS requirements and HIPAA rules and regulations of patient confidentiality.
Skills : Computer Skills, Operate medical software.
Description :
- Organized exam and treatment rooms with necessary supplies, linens, and instruments with daily checks.
- Cleaned exam rooms and equipment between procedures and thoroughly twice a week, professionally communicated clearly through all mediums (personal, phone, email, and IM) with staff and patients.
- Assisted with and maintained supply inventory in compliance with expiration dates, and maintained weekly eyewash station validations.
- Provided general information to patients on practice policies and procedures, up to and including new patient information, procedures, and physical, and minor surgery information at the discretion of providers.
- Attended required meetings and in-services and participated in a constructive manner as part of a cooperative organization.
- Performed related work as required by supervisor/providers.
- Maintained effective working relationships with physicians, patients, medical staff, and both internal and external customers.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Associate in Applied Sciences (AAS)
Oncology Medical Assistant Resume
Headline : As an Oncology Medical Assistant, adapted positively to technical and operational changes as needed for provider schedules and patient care and established.
Skills : Basic office maintenance skills, Operational Skills.
Description :
- Provided nursing assistance and patient care to provide for the comfort, safety, and personal needs of patients, assisted physicians physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in medical office setting.
- Worked under the direction of the provider and the Arizona State Nurse Practice Act to provide professional nursing care for clinic patients in compliance with nursing standards and regulations.
- Triaged patients by phone or in person, received and implemented telephone physician orders, and maintained clinical communication in a dynamic environment.
- Assisted providers and staff in coordinating patient care for both clinic and procedures, performed CLIA-waived lab tests and obtained specimens.
- Performed proficiency testing and ran controls for waived tests, performed CLIA-waived lab tests, and obtained specimens.
- Escorted patient to the exam room and prepared the patient for the exam including vital stats, history, and reason for seeking care.
- Cross-trained in data entry, balancing of accounts, charging fees, and collecting payments due Schedules/confirms appointments.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Associate in Applied Sciences (AAS)
Oncology Medical Assistant Resume
Objective : As an Oncology Medical Assistant, responsible for scheduling appointments for patients via phone and in person, organizing charts, documents, and supplies to maintain team productivity, collaborating with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication, and securing patient information and maintaining patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
Skills : Basic mathematical skills, Blood pressure equipment.
Description :
- Maintained inventory of drug samples and inventory and rotated stock to make sure the oldest was used first, documented in the medical record patient care entries, and completed lab work.
- Checked expiration dates monthly, received prescription refill calls, and were appropriately sent to the pharmacy under a physician’s direct supervision and were thoroughly documented in the patient record by the end of the business day the prescriptions were taken care of.
- Specialized in the field allows the Specialty Certified Medical Assistant in Oncology (SCMA-ON™) to play a crucial role in the practice.
- Recorded and understood vitals data, medical histories, insurance details, and prescriptions are part of the daily workload.
- Explained treatment instructions and plans, handled referrals, prepared lab rooms, and collected medical specimens.
- Used a variety of resources to gauge the level of care that patients need, and planned a course of therapy for each individual patient according to the necessary tumor removal and cancer treatment.
- Utilized blood work, imaging tools like endoscopy, CT scanning and MRIs, cancer removal and surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Associate in Applied Sciences (AAS)
Oncology Medical Assistant Resume
Objective : As an Oncology Medical Assistant, responsible for following appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation, collecting pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results, orienting and training new staff on proper procedures and policies, obtaining and documenting patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
Skills : Administrative, Medical Assistant.
Description :
- Responsible for updating inventory, expiration, and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Responsible for answering telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Responsible for helping improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care, and also explaining procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Responsible for measuring patient spirometry, liaising with patients, and addressing inquiries, appointment requests, and billing questions.
- Responsible for supporting duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Responsible for measuring patient pulse oximetry, preparing lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation, and also implementing care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
- Responsible for completing EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in the office, and performing medical records management, including filing, organizing, and scanning documents.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Associate in Applied Sciences (AAS)
