Certified/Registered Medical Assistant - Medical Oncology

St. Elizabeth Healthcare; Fort Thomas (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + health coverage

Paid time off & flexible schedules

Employer retirement savings match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Certified/Registered Medical Assistant for our Medical Oncology Clinic located in Ft. Thomas, Kentucky. This full-time role supports physicians and care teams, with a 40-hour, first-shift schedule.

The Medical Assistant will handle patient registration, scheduling, billing, chart management, and data entry while ensuring HIPAA/CLIA compliance. A strong knowledge of medical terminology and EMR systems is required, along with BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Education, Credentials and Licenses as listed in the posting.
• Specialized knowledge in medical terminology and data handling.
• Experience in medical settings and familiarity with EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support to physicians and mid-level providers.
• Instruct patients as directed by providers and ensure HIPAA/OSHA/CLIA compliance.
• Create a positive impression for patients and visitors.
• Support patient flow: registration, scheduling, billing, pre-certification, records retrieval and data entry.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Maintain patient confidentiality

Organization & prioritization

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Accredited Medical Assistant Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Certified/Registered Medical Assistant - Medical Oncology

85 North Grand Ave Fort Thomas, Kentucky

Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Why You’ll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare

At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We’re guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.

Benefits That Support You

We invest in you — personally and professionally.

Enjoy:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
• Retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
• Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility

Job Summary:

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Certified/Registered Medical Assistant for our Medical Oncology Clinic located in Ft. Thomas.

Shift/Hours: Full Time, 40 hours/week, 1st shift.

Job Description:

The Certified Medical Assistant provides clinical support to the physician and mid-level providers. The Medical Assistant provides instructions to patients as directed by the providers. The Medical Assistant is also responsible for compliance with all OSHA/CLIA and HIPAA Regulations and ensures completion of all duties vital to business operations. The Medical Assistant is a highly visible position that is always responsible for creating a positive impression with patients, family members, and other visitors to the office.

In addition, provide customer-focused service and provide support to patient flow in a unit or department to include: 1) patient registration, 2) patient scheduling, 3) patient billing, 4) pre-certification (collect insurance information; receipt of co-pays or bill payments), 5) medical records retrieval, release, or collection, and 6) data entry. Responsible for routine problem resolution, assistance with patient flow coordination, and initiation of follow-up with appropriate staff as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

• H.S. Diploma/GED
• Accredited Medical Assistant Certification or Credential for the state where work is performed
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be acquired during orientation.

Specialized Knowledge:

• Medical terminology
• Computer fluency/literacy
• Communication skills (verbal and written)
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Organization and prioritization skills

Kind and Length of Experience:

• Experience as a Medical Assistant
• AND
• A minimum of 1 year experience working in a medical setting

DESIRABLE

• Associates Degree or equivalent
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook
• Experience with electronic medical records software, ie. EPIC

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Ref. Number JR314933

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