Certified Medical Assistant, Oncology Clinic - Full Time

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Parental and caregiver leave

Tuition and certification reimburse

Well-being Programs

Employee Discounts

On-Demand Pay

Financial Education

Recognition programs

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Medical Assistant for Oncology in Rockford, IL. The position supports daily clinic operations, patient intake, examinations, lab procedures, and coordinating referrals with insurance and other providers.

The role requires graduation from an ABHES/CAAHEP-accredited MA program and current CMA/RMA/CCMA or equivalent certification, plus CPR/BLS within 90 days. 32 hours per week, day shift, with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ABHES or CAAHEP accredited medical assistant program.
• Current CMA, RMA, CCMA, or NCMA certification required.
• CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Rooms patients and collects assessment data.
• Assists in examinations and procedures.
• Assists with laboratory procedures and QA/QI projects.
• Answers phone and triage inquiries or routes to appropriate staff.
• Schedules appointments and enters them into the scheduler.
• Conducts reminder calls to patients.
• Greet and direct patients, visitors, and sales staff.
• Registers patients and maintains accurate records in the system.
• Coordinates referrals with insurance and other offices.
• Collects payments and issues receipts.
• Prepares and maintains patient charts and orders supplies.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical procedures

Communication

Scheduling & triage

Education

ABHES/CAAHEP accredited MA program

Tools

EMR software

Scheduling software

Job description

OVERVIEW

The Medical Assistant for Oncology provides support with the daily activities of a medical office by performing the following duties and other duties as assigned.

Schedule

32 hours/week

Shift

Days

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Rooms patients, collects assessment data and prepares patient according to specific need.
• Assists in examination, treatment and other clinic procedures.
• Assists with laboratory procedures, screening tests and QI projects.
• Answers telephone and either responds to inquiry, directs caller to appropriate personnel, or initiates a triage slip for response by medical personnel.
• Schedules appointments and enters appointment date and time into computerized scheduler.
• Conducts reminder calls to all patients.
• Greet and directs patients, salespeople, and visitors.
• Registers patients by verifying that patient's record is up to date and accurate.
• Makes appropriate changes in computer system and on patient's chart.
• Coordinates referrals for patients through insurance and other physician offices.
• Collects payment from patients and issues receipt.
• Prepares and maintains patient charts.
• Maintains and orders supplies.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Graduate of a medical assistant program accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), or graduate of a medical assistant program in a post secondary school or college that has institutional accreditation by a regional accrediting commission or by a national accrediting organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education, or a graduate of an educational program accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), such as the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Experience in a program with a clinical rotation preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Required current CMA certification through the AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants) or RMA certification through the AMT (American Medical Technologists) or CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) through NHA (National Healthcareer Association) or RMA through AAH (American Allied Health) or NCMA Certification through the NCCT that have also completed the education requirements. Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days. Medication injection training and pharmacology is a required competency to perform medication administration.

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Some independent judgment is required, but decisions are limited by standard practices or procedures.

PAY RANGE

$19.79 - $28.69

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA Options
• Generous, accruing paid time off
• Paid Parental and caregiver leave
• Career advancement and educational opportunities
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Certification Reimbursement
• Well-being Programs
• Employee Discounts
• On-Demand Pay
• Financial Education
• Annual recognition/awards events
• Partner appreciation days
• Family entertainment/attractions discount
• Community service/improvement opportunities

At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women