Certified Medical Assistant - Cancer Center
Certified Medical Assistant - Cancer Center
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for providing high-quality clinical and administrative support across multiple service areas including front desk operations nurse station duties CT and vault support. This role ensures efficient patient flow maintains accurate records and supports the healthcare team in delivering compassionate patient-centered care.
DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Front Desk Responsibilities
Greet and check in patients in the appointment scheduler.
Answer incoming calls professionally direct to appropriate personnel and take accurate messages.
Schedule appointments and make reminder calls for next-day visits.
Copy and scan drivers licenses and insurance cards.
Assist patients in completing required forms (e.g. Epworth Sleep Scale HIPAA AUA) and upload into EMR.
Ensure all documentation is accurately filed in the appropriate EMR sections.
Update paperwork for follow-up prostate patients as needed.
Nurse Station Responsibilities
Take vitals and medical history for consults and follow-up visits.
Perform assessments fax weekly reports and complete finger sticks for PET patients.
Assist with Barrigel procedures as needed.
Prepare patient packets per RN specifications.
CT Responsibilities
Prepare patients and explain procedures within scope of knowledge.
Assist with tattoos and clean CT rooms post-procedure.
Clean and deflate vac-locs using sani-wipes and maintain a clutter-free workstation.
Restock supplies and report low inventory.
Vault Responsibilities
Assist therapists with patient positioning and room preparation.
Clean and restock changing rooms and escort patients as needed.
Monitor patients for adverse reactions report concerns and assist with cutting electron blocks.
Escort last patient out secure center and restock for the following day.
Maintain clean and organized vault areas.
Additional Duties
Maintain professional and compassionate communication with patients and staff.
Comply with department policies dress code and confidentiality standards.
Provide staff coverage when needed and perform other duties as assigned.
Wears appropriate uniforms while on duty.
Keeps up with office schedules insurance company requirements and physician preferences.
Follows organizational policies protocols and guidelines.
Completes assigned duties in an effective efficient and timely manner reporting for work on time and adhering to policy concerning lunch breaks.
Makes every effort to keep the office running in a smooth and cost effective manner while cooperating with other office departments.
Presents a courteous and helpful manner in dealing with patients staff and others with whom we do business.
Follows OSHA CLIA and HIPPA regulations and reporting non-compliant or unsafe conditions.
Stays busy when patient load is low or when clinic is finished avoiding distraction of other employees when they are working.
Keeps work station clean neat and free of unnecessary clutter.
OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This job description does not contain a comprehensive list of activities duties or responsibilities. Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
COMPETENCIES
Intellectual
Analytical Design Problem Solving Technical Skills
Interpersonal
Customer Service Interpersonal Skills Oral/Written Communication Teamwork
Leadership
Visionary Leadership Change Management Delegation Managing People Quality Management
Organization
Business Acumen Cost Consciousness Diversity Ethics Organizational Support Strategic Thinking
Self-management
Judgment Motivation Planning/Organizing Professionalism Quality Quantity Safety and Security Adaptability Attendance/Punctuality Dependability Initiative Innovation
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through AMAA
One year of experience in the oncology setting
Previous experience working in a clinical medical assistant role
High School Diploma or GED
Active CPR certification
Preferred:
Two or more years of experience in a oncology setting
Bilingual (Spanish-English)
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.
COMPUTER SKILLS
To perform this job successfully an individual should have knowledge of: Internet Software; Spreadsheet Software (Excel); Word Processing Software (Word); Electronic Mail Software (Outlook); and ARIA Software.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger handle or feel; climb or balance; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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 frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of radiation. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
Landaur Radiation Badges are worn and monitored monthly by our Physics department to ensure position does not receive exceeded bodily radiation dose.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
Great attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work well independently
Maintain confidentiality
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint)
Clerical and computer experience preferred experience in medical setting a plus.
Experience managing operations (coordinating/scheduling patient visits)
Keen attention to details
Adept at creative problem-solving
Positive attitude
Ability to adjust to consistent change effectively and efficiently
Preferred
College Degree in the field of Science
HIPAA compliance
Bilingual/Spanish
Employment Type
Full Time
