Medical Assistant I

Position Overview

Join Our Team at Maryland Oncology Hematology! We’re looking for passionate and talented professionals to join our team in providing exceptional cancer care. If you’re dedicated to making a difference for patients, physicians, and colleagues, we want to hear from you! With 15+ locations across Maryland and DC, we offer a dynamic and supportive environment where you can grow and thrive.

Compensation: General pay scale for this position is $18.98 - $23.01 per hour. The actual hiring rate is dependent on factors including prior work experience, education, job/position responsibilities, location, and work performance.

Under direct supervision, you will assist physicians and clinicians with patient care in a clinical environment. You will help promote efficient patient flow, support exams and procedures, perform clinic support tasks including clerical duties, answer phones, and maintain physicians’ schedules while adhering to the US Oncology Compliance Program and its Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Escort patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment rooms as appropriate.
• Record patient data prior to each physician visit, including vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
• Obtain all necessary patient records as required by the physician prior to treatments or procedures.
• Prepare and stock exam/treatment rooms and order supplies as needed.
• Assist physicians with exams and procedures as requested.
• Administer subcutaneous and intramuscular injections as delegated by an RN or physician.
• Maintain exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
• Answer patient telephone calls for referral to a physician or nurse/pharmacist.
• Phone in prescriptions and make other patient calls as directed by physicians or RN.
• Inform the physician of patient reschedules and no-shows.
• Perform administrative duties such as typing, filing, faxing, chart preparation, and reception tasks as requested.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants is preferred.
• Entry-level position requiring 0-3 years of experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.
• Current BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred; some state regulations may require specific certifications.