Certified Medical Assistant - Radiation Therapy
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday
About the role
Performs patient care duties delegated by the Provider or clinical staff, maintains close communication and collaboration with clinical team, patient charts management, initial and on-treatment assessments, medical record management, assists with inpatient and skilled nursing facility patients, as well as data collection, data entry, and analysis.
Responsibilities
- Rooms patients; take and documents vitals
- Assists with reviewing and updating medications
- Completes and documents screening assessments
- Ensures all patient charts are reviewed and complete prior to visit
- Provides education to new patients
- Perform IV therapy as needed
- Monitors on-treatment patient status
- Participates in weekly chart rounds and facilitates data collection
- Maintains clinical area compliant with TJC requirements
- Conducts hand hygiene observations and documents accordingly
Requirements
- Medical Assistant diploma from a medical assistant education program and/or high school diploma
- National certification from an accredited organization (such as CMA, RMA, NCMA, or CCMA)
- Current C.P.R. certification issued through American Heart Association
- Medical or patient care experience in a health center or hospital setting as demonstrated through clinical hours or prior work experience
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Computer literacy in Microsoft products and email. Experience with EHR software and EPIC a plus
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent IV Therapy skills
Pay
Pay Range: $19.56 - $24.39 per hour. Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Free Parking
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 403(b) retirement plan
About us
Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties — Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations, and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.