Per Diem Oncology Medical Assistant

Overview

Compass Oncology, the largest multi‑specialty medical oncology practice in the Pacific Northwest, is looking for a Medical Assistant to support our Vancouver Cancer Clinic in Vancouver, WA. This role is part of a cutting‑edge oncology team that focuses on cancer care and patient‑centered treatment. We pride ourselves on a culture of care, compassion, and commitment, and we invite dedicated, team‑oriented candidates who are passionate about making a difference in patients’ lives.

Under direct supervision, the Medical Assistant assists physicians and clinicians with patient care duties in a clinical environment. Key functions include promoting efficient patient flow, performing clinic support tasks (e.g., answering phones, scheduling), maintaining physician schedules, and supporting the US Oncology Compliance Program, including Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

• Escort patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment rooms.
• 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 before treatment 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, including hormones and growth factors.
• Maintain all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
• Process instruments and equipment as required.
• Answer patient telephone calls for referrals to physicians or nursing staff.
• Place prescriptions and make other patient calls as directed by physicians.
• Schedule patient tests, procedures, and hospital admissions; follow up on test results and schedule subsequent appointments.
• Obtain new patient records and retrieve prior test results, x‑rays, scans, etc.
• Perform other administrative duties such as typing, filing, faxing, and reception tasks as directed by supervisor or physician.

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certificate of graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.

Experience/Training:

• Minimum 1–3 years of experience as a medical or nursing assistant (preferred).
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.

Salary Range: $21.25–$34.03 per hour. Final offer amounts are determined by a review of the candidate’s applicable experience and qualifications, as well as internal employee equity considerations.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Critical Illness, Hospital, and Legal Plans
• PTO and Holiday Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Robust Wellness Program and Incentives
• EAP
• Perks
• Jeans Fridays!

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. The employee is required to sit or stand and talk or hear regularly, use full range of body motion, lift and carry items up to 40 lbs, and perform duties within normal vision and hearing ranges.

The work environment may include exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. Work may involve in‑person interaction with co‑workers, management, and clients, and may require minimal travel by automobile to office sites. For more details, visit our website at

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.