Medical Assistant

About the role

Responsible for assisting the Radiation Oncologists, Registered Nurses and other Cancer Center staff with basic clinical and office functions to ensure a coordinated approach to oncology patient care activities. Works closely with nursing team and medical staff to ensure quality patient care in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with registered nurses and the radiation oncologists in delivering patient care.
• Obtains history of patient complaints, prepares patient for exam and takes vital signs.
• Completes a weekly chart review for patients scheduled for consults and follow-up appointments on Fridays from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm. to ensure that patient charts are prepared and ready for scheduled visits.
• Performs clerical work consisting of: scheduling patient appointments (X-ray, MRI, PET, Sim), registering patients, triaging phone calls, filing.
• Bills for clinic services provided in IMPAC system.
• Provides direct clinical coverage for the outreach radiation oncology clinic in Lapeer.
• Serves as a back-up for the Owosso clinic as needed.
• Prepares materials for clinic operations and all associated follow-up activities (scheduling of tests, etc…).
• Functions collaboratively with all staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Gives patient injections (ethyol & lupron). No narcotic injections.
• Draws patient blood and obtains results (charts) for the medical record.
• Prepares patient for procedures (pelvic exams & bronchs) and assists providers as needed.
• Cleans and stocks exam rooms and HDR room on a daily basis.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of approved program for Medical Assistant or 1 year of experience as a medical assistant
• BLS certification

Qualifications

• Previous oncology office experience
• Medical Assistant Certification

Schedule

• Full-time
• Daily work times: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (variable)
• Hours per pay period: 80
• On call: No
• Weekends: No

Requisition ID: 26011482