Medical Assistant

Location & Pay Fort Wayne Medical Oncology and Hematology – Pay Range: $15.83 - $26.38 Summary Assist physicians with medical procedures in office. Responsible for phlebotomy, laboratory testing, quality control, instrument troubleshooting, and maintenance. Key Responsibilities Perform proper quality control procedures before patient testing. Perform laboratory blood work and blood draws. Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing. Execute technical laboratory procedures accurately and on time, meeting accreditation standards. Prepare blood or bone marrow slides for evaluation. Send outside labs to appropriate facilities as directed by patient’s insurance plan. Maintain test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records, and checklists per regulatory agencies. Follow AON patient ID policy and procedure with every patient encounter. Obtain vital signs, height, weight, pain level, and PHQ9 depression screening and document in Onco/EMR. Place patient in exam room and prepare for physician promptly. Receive lab reports via telephone, lab system, or fax and document in patient’s chart or Onco/EMR for physician review. Assist physicians with procedures: bone marrow aspirates, fine needle aspirates, paracentesis, and pelvic exams. Schedule outside testing, referrals to other physicians, and hospital admissions as ordered. Document testing and treatment rendered; prepare encounter forms for billing or electronically superbill. Document all QC and QA corrective actions. Show physician critical blood counts according to guidelines. Obtain all pertinent scans and CDs and prepare for physician’s review. Maintain an adequate inventory of supplies and place orders with purchasing as needed. Initiate troubleshooting when instrument malfunctions and contact central lab or service company. Perform EKG testing where applicable. Carry out any duties required to keep laboratory compliant with state and federal regulations. Perform compliance testing and complete required CEUs annually to meet C.O.L.A. requirements. Observe safety guidelines, maintaining cleanliness of the laboratory and equipment. Assist in training new employees on job duties. Work at any AON location as needed and accommodate overtime with sufficient notice. Qualifications High School diploma or GED; certifications/licenses required by state. BLS certification. Valid driver’s license and vehicle for clinic travel. Minimum 1 year experience as a medical assistant in a clinic or physician’s office capable of venipuncture. Analytical & critical thinking with problem‑solving, decision‑making, planning, time management, and organization. Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, conflict management, and diversity awareness. Effective written and oral communication; active listening and balanced feedback. Customer‑focused mindset with ability to build a culture of quality and performance excellence. Self‑management with ability to work independently and with minimal supervision; capable of remote work if required. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and EMR. Work Schedule Standard Core Workdays/Hours: Monday–Friday,8:00AM–5:00PM. Occasional overtime and weekend shifts may be required based on location needs. Travel required less than 25% of standard workdays. Benefits Competitive compensation packages including comprehensive health insurance with a robust provider network. 401(k) plan with 100% match and investment options is available to full‑time and part‑time staff. Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program is offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Oncology Partners, PA