Hematology Oncology Associates, PC in Southern Oregon is seeking BE/BC Physicians to join our collegial group of Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers. Multiple positions are available.  Duties will include the supervision of Advanced Practice Practitioners, a group consisting of Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners.  We currently have seven (7) positions available.

The practice is well-established and is the only hematology oncology group in our large catchment area. The practice includes four offices in Medford, Oregon and Grants Pass, Oregon. Our practice is one of only two ASCO QOPI-certified sites in the state of Oregon. We have a robust and growing clinical trials program, four day work week—except for call, which at this time is approximately 1:10 weeks. We offer a very competitive benefits package that includes, health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement, CME and vacation. After one year of employment, partnership track is available. The medical community in the area is excellent, with all subspecialties supported.

Southern Oregon is an outdoor paradise boasting four mild seasons, hiking, biking, camping, fishing, snow and water skiing and more. We are situated 2.5 hours from the Pacific Coast, Crater Lake and the Redwoods. The area has wonderful cultural opportunities as well, including the famous Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Britt Festivals concert series, more than 30 local wineries and excellent restaurants.

Oregon Medical License or ability to obtain required.  Submit CV to Hematology Oncology Associates, PC ATTN:  Debbie McNamara, Human Resource Generalist via e-mail debbie.mcnamara@hoapc.com

Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations.  Must recognize physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of care and participates in companywide quality initiatives.  Supports and adheres to the Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates knowledge of age specific differences in the patient population including physiological and developmental differences unique to each group.
• Assess and monitors therapy of patients using appropriate technical skills under the direction and supervision of a physician.
• Assists physician with exams and procedures.
• Maintains efficient and appropriate patient flow.
• Demonstrates knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.
• Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and maintains central venous access devices and alternate delivering systems.
• Documents all elements of care.
• Communicates all pertinent information and any interventions to the physician or mid-level provider.
• Serves as a resource person to the medical assistants and LPNs.
• Triages patient/family phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient’s chart.
• Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching.
• Demonstrates awareness of community resources available to patients and assists with referrals if necessary.
• Provides nursing coverage for the satellite offices as needed.
• Follows OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste and any other material potentially infected with a blood borne pathogen.
• Maintains current knowledge of oncology nursing by participating in ongoing educational opportunities.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations. Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Serves as mentor/preceptor and provides day to day guidance to less experienced nurses.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred.  Minimum of 3 years nursing experience, preferably in an oncology environment.  Current or pending Oncology certification preferred.  Experience and knowledge of the purpose and use of medications in the treatment of cancer is preferred.  Current RN state license with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.  Current CPR certification required.

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.

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 Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• 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.
• Answers patient telephone calls for referral to physician or nurse/pharmacist
• Phones in prescriptions and makes other patient calls as required or directed by physicians.
• Schedules patient tests, procedures and hospital admissions and schedules appointments to follow-up on test results, as applicable. Arranges for pre-authorizations and pre-certifications as needed. Informs physician of patient re schedules and no shows.
• Performs other administrative duties, i.e., typing, filing, faxing, reception, etc., as requested by supervisor or physician.
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. Current BCLS certification required within 3 months 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.
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.

 Under direct supervision of a physician working within a clinic admixture room, performs the technical, nonjudgmental aspects of medication preparation, distribution, record keeping and inventory control.  Tasks are subject to sequential or final verification by a registered nurse or a registered pharmacist. Supports and adheres to the Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.  .

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with the preparation of medication orders by compounding or admixing medications under supervision of a physician.
• Checks all orders for completeness of information. Verifies patient information and proper physician authorization.
• Under direct supervision, admixes drugs as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner as per department guidelines, and preparing all drugs within OSHA guidelines and interoffice guidelines.
• Calculates correct dosage volumes, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents.
• Assists in counting controlled drugs weekly and maintain records. Properly disposes all materials used when mixing chemo or non-chemo IVs.
• Assists in cleaning hoods daily checking drugs monthly for outdates and other quality assurance activities as assigned.
• Assists in keeping accurate temperature logs, accurate logs on all protocol drugs and patient assistance drugs.
• Maintains proper control documentation of medications including lot numbers.
• Provide support with inventory control of medications. Prepares labels. Files and prepares billing. Basic data entry into department automation. Ordering of medication and supplies as directed.
• Assist with required cleaning and maintenance of the admix area and the pharmacy department in general to minimize particle counts and improve overall sanitation.

COMPETENCIES:

• Uses Technical and Functional Experience: Possesses up to date knowledge of the profession and industry; is regarded as an expert in the technical/functional area; accesses and uses other expert resources when appropriate.
• Demonstrates Adaptability: Handles day to day work challenges confidently; is willing and able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change; shows resilience in the face of constraints, frustrations, or adversity: demonstrates flexibility.
• Uses Sound Judgment: Makes timely, cost effective and sound decisions; makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty.
• Shows Work Commitment: Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works efficiently to achieve them.
• Commits to Quality: Emphasizes the need to deliver quality products and/or services; defines standards for quality and evaluated products, processes, and service against those standards; manages quality; improves efficiencies.
• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:High School diploma or equivalent. Entry level to three years experience in a pharmacy.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents.

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. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination and the ability to read and note appropriate measurements. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Under general direction, provides service and support to ensure efficient, appropriate maintenance and administration of company’s client server system within Hematology Oncology Associates.  Provides technical assistance and training to system users.  Participates in needs assessments, product evaluations, security administration, implementation planning, conversion planning and verification, testing, trouble shooting and training.  Supports and adheres to the Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Installs and maintains all on-site computer equipment including personal computers, servers,printers, scanners, fax machines, and voice-over-IP (VoIP) telephones Provides support for a medium sized population of users across multiple sites in a practice.
• Conducts training of various office applications, including Microsoft Office 365, electronic medical records, practice management software, picture archive and communications system (PACS), and others.
• Provides technical advice for purchasing new computer equipment. Coordinates with corporate implementations on providing local technical assistance on all office moves, new site implementation, and office expansions.  PC and laptop image creation, implementation, and updating.
• Performs all local help desk functions including answering general questions, and reporting problems. Maintains all warranty records for local computer equipment.
• Performs and monitors daily, monthly, and yearly backup rotation on local servers.
• Maintains all fax and modem lines including expediting phone system repairs and/or updates in coordination with corporate telecommunication. Keeps management informed of status of projects and issues.
• Identify vulnerability, develop and implement compliance plan for secure network, monitor network usage, develop policies, document security breaches and assess damage, collaborate with Management, Owners, and IT to improve Security, maintain up to date knowledge of IT security standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in MIS or 5 years practical experience, business or related technical field preferred.  Minimum three years systems operations and PC environment systems experience.  Health care experience preferred.  Microsoft or other certifications 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, particularly manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.  Adequate finger dexterity and feeling to perform keyboarding and substantial repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands and/or fingers.  Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.  Must be able to view computer screen and printed material accurately.  Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.

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.  The work environment is typical of an office setting and requires frequent interaction with staff and outside vendors.

Under general supervision, is responsible for providing a full range of telephone switchboard duties, including triaging calls and relaying messages. Assists with clerical duties as required. Serves as a liaison between patients and medical staff. Supports and adheres to the Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Courteously and efficiently answers all incoming calls and connects callers with the correct extension.
• Takes and relays messages in an accurate and timely manner.
• Responds to emergency and urgent calls from patients in a timely manner. Directs callers immediately to clinical staff as necessary.
• Performs operator functions including triaging calls; connecting and transferring calls; setting up conference calls; instructing users on telephone procedures; and reporting telephone and equipment malfunctions to the appropriate party.
• Provides a pleasant and helpful phone contact for callers..
• Responsible for the in house paging system.
• Performs clerical duties as assigned to maintain workflow in the department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Minimum three years office experience, preferably in a medical setting.

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. Work may require sitting for long periods of time, stooping and bending/stretching for files and supplies. Requires occasional lifting of files or paper weighing up to 30 pounds.  Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, calculator, telephone, copier and other office equipment. Vision must be correctable to 20/20 and hearing must be in the normal range for telephone contacts.

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. Work is performed in an office environment. Involves high levels of contact with patients and public.

Under general supervision, assists with organizing, sorting, and filing all incoming and outgoing patient information.  Prepares charts for patient visits.  Files, locates, retrieves and delivers medical records as assigned.  Supports and adheres to the Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Pulls charts for scheduled appointments in advance according to guidelines.
• Copies, mails, and/or taxes patient chart information as requested and authorized. Documents all processes.
• Locates missing charts as needed. Assists in preparing and tiling all internal and external correspondence and medical reports into patients medical record according to filing system.
• Sorts and files all returned charts, pulling any out guides.
• Picks up out guides at designated locations and returns to Medical Records.
• Pulls charts, files out guides, and delivers requested charts to designated locations. Makes copies of dictated interval notes accordingly.
• Replaces damaged charts as needed, and/or starts a second volume when chart space has been maximized.
• Assists in purging deceased and inactive charts as scheduled and according to guidelines. Pulls charts, dates and stamps and attaches encounter form.  Drops encounter form when there is a cancellation.
• Pulls charts for telephone messages and delivers to physicians, phone nurse and medical assistants. Sends outgoing faxes and distributes incoming taxes.
• Keeps a record of new patients for weekly physicians meeting and pulls appropriate charts. Provides back-up assistance as needed by front office staff.
• Keeps inventory and orders office supplies as needed. Runs office errands as needed.
• Demonstrates an understanding of patient confidentiality to protect the patient and clinic/corporation.
• Follows policies and procedures to contribute to the efficiency of the front office. Covers for other front office functions as requested.
• Prepares correspondence, memos, forms and other typing as requested by supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent required.  Minimum of three years office experience, preferably in a medical office setting.  Previous experience in a medical records department

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.  Work may require sitting for long periods of time; also stooping, bending and stretching for files and supplies.  Occasionally lifting files or paper weighing up to 30 pounds.  Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, calculator, telephone, copier and other office equipment.  Vision must be correctable to 20/20 and hearing must be in the normal range for telephone contacts.  It is necessary to view and type on computer screens for prolonged periods of time.

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.  Work is performed in an office environment.  Involves contact with patients and public.