Medical Assistant/Transfusion Coordinator

Are you looking for a rewarding career and not just a job in the Medical field? Virginia Cancer Specialists, an affiliate of McKesson Specialty Health and US Oncology, a leader in Cancer care, is seeking a Full Time Medical Assistant/Transfusion Coordinator for our Northern Virginia offices. This position is onsite and will be based out of our Cancer Center in Fairfax, Virginia. GREAT BENEFITS INCLUDE: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, and 401(k).

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 physicians schedule. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and schedule blood transfusion services for all practice locations.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the practice, local hospitals, and external blood suppliers to ensure seamless transfusion coordination.
• Verify completion of all pre-transfusion requirements, including provider orders, transfusion type and screen.
• Prepare and submit transfusion-related documentation for provider review, approval, and signature.
• Communicate transfusion appointment dates, times, and instructions to patients, and ensure all required documentation is forwarded to the hospital-based outpatient infusion clinic.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and infusion clinics to facilitate timely patient care.
• Provide planning, coordination, and oversight of transfusion scheduling and related administrative processes.
• Identify, document, and communicate transfusion coordination issues, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure adherence to standardized procedures for transfusion order verification and processing.
• Schedule transfusions as directed by physicians and registered nurses.
• Respond to patient telephone inquiries and direct clinical concerns to the appropriate physician or nurse.
• Notify providers of patient appointment reschedules, cancellations, and no-shows.
• Assist with disability, FMLA, and other medical documentation requests.
• Perform a variety of administrative and clerical duties, including data entry, document preparation, filing, faxing, chart preparation, reception support, and other tasks as assigned by the supervisor or physician.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school graduate or equivalent. Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants preferred. Minimum three years' experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant. Phlebotomy experience preferred. Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification required. Certified Medical Assistant preferred.

PHYSICAL 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment may occur.

Join us at Virginia Cancer Specialists, where meeting and exceeding the needs of our patients is our primary goal!
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.