Medical Assistant, Radiation Oncology

Scope

Assist Registered Nurse/Radiation Oncologist with daily clinic responsibilities. This includes obtaining patient medical information from various medical facilities and the patient to ensure a complete and accurate medical record. Schedules and coordinates appointments for special procedures and other testing. Obtains vital signs and completes nursing assessments for all patient visits.

Functions

• Obtaining Vital Signs/completing Nursing Assessments
• Scheduling/Coordinating appointments
• Collecting medical records for scheduled appointments
• Performs medical record scanning
• Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Assisting in a clinic for 2 years or more preferred
• Oncology Clinic Experience Highly Preferred
• CMA (certified medical assistant) certification required from a national testing agency (NHA, NCCT, AAMA, NAHP etc.)
• BLS CPR certification required