Medical Assistant I - Medical/Oncology Infusion - Full Time

About the role

This role supports healthcare teams by assisting with both clinical and non-clinical patient services under the direction of healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Taking vital signs
• Documenting patient information
• Scheduling appointments
• Managing patient flow
• Direct interaction with patients to ensure their comfort and address concerns
• Collaboration with physicians, nurse practitioners, and nursing staff to facilitate efficient care
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height
• Show patients to examination rooms and prepare necessary equipment for healthcare providers
• Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records
• Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms
• Act as a liaison with other departments and advocate for patients with a positive customer service approach
• Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean and supplies stocked
• Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required (experience cannot be substituted)
• Licenses and Credentials: Basic Life Support (BLS Certification) preferred; Certified Medical Assistant preferred
• Experience: Direct MA experience or medical field work 0‑1 year preferred

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks in complex and busy environments
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to comply with all local, state, and federal privacy and confidentiality rules and regulations
• Ability to take vital signs and manual blood pressure, as well as collect blood samples and other specimens
• Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and protocols