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SCRI Oncology Partners, located in Nashville, Tenn., is a dedicated cancer treatment center led by globally recognized oncologists with disease expertise in cancer care and clinical research. This center offers patients state-of-the art personalized cancer care and opportunities to participate in clinical trials with innovative treatments. The practice conducts clinical trials through their affiliation with Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a global leader in oncology research that has been offering and managing clinical trials in the community for over 30 years. Since its inception, SCRI has contributed to pivotal research that has helped advance the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA today.

Why Work for Us?

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes - 

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company-paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage
• 401k plan with company contribution
• Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Program to some of your favorite retailers 
• Free Parking
• Career Growth and Development
• Supportive Team and Resources

SCOPE:

As a Medical Assistant at SCRI Oncology Partners, you will work directly alongside our physicians and clinicians to deliver compassionate, high-quality care in a fast-paced oncology setting. You will support smooth patient flow through exams and procedures, assist with day-to-day clinic operations, and help create a seamless experience for patients at every touchpoint. All responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the US Oncology Compliance Program and its Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

• Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment room as appropriate.
• Records patient data prior to each physician visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
• Obtains all necessary patient records as required by physician prior to treatment or procedures.
• Prepares and stocks exam/treatment rooms and orders supplies as needed.
• Assists physicians with exams and procedures as requested.  
• Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as delegated by RN or physician.
• Maintains all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
• Responds to patients’ calls as requested.
• Performs other administrative duties, i.e. typing, filing faxing reception, etc, as requested by supervisor or physician.
• Alerts nurse/physician of abnormal vitals, any important information given by patient.
• Collection of inbound meaningful use data. Flu documentation, initial height and weight.
• Prints med list for patient to review.
• Fill out disability forms.
• Schedule blood transfusions, therapeutic phlebotomies, ordering special tests (Oncotypes, Kras testing,  EGFR (epidural growth factor receptor), Myraid, Paradigm, etc). 
• May enter orders under a provider’s direction and supervision. 

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 to 3 years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.
• Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification or plans to get one within 30 days of hire.
• 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.
• Required to lift and assist patients as requested.

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.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 to 3 years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.
• Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification or plans to get one within 30 days of hire.
• 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.
• Required to lift and assist patients as requested.

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.