CMA - Radiation Oncology

St. Luke's Health System; Fruitland (ID); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits package

Wellness and on-site programs

Job summary

St. Luke’s Health System in Fruitland, Idaho is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support patients through cancer treatment in a collaborative oncology setting. The role balances direct patient care with care coordination, reporting to providers and nursing staff.

The CMA will assist with patient care, coordinate daily flow, prepare for appointments, document care, and provide compassionate support to patients and families throughout their treatment journey.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the provider and RN with patient care and clinical support activities.
• Coordinate daily patient flow and manage provider schedules.
• Support clinical procedures and treatments within scope of practice.
• Room patients, obtain vitals, and prepare for oncology appointments.
• Assist with clinical documentation and follow-up activities.
• Provide compassionate support to patients and families throughout treatment.

Skills

Patient care

Care coordination

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program (preferred)

Job description

Join our team with Radiation Oncology in Fruitland!

We are committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered cancer care close to home. As a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), you will play an important role in supporting patients throughout their cancer treatment journey while working closely with providers and nursing staff in a collaborative oncology setting. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, compassionate, and enjoys balancing direct patient care with care coordination responsibilities.

What you can expect from this role:

Schedule: 0.6 FTE (48 hours per pay period / 24 hours per week). Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Scheduled days may vary based on clinic needs.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the provider and Registered Nurse (RN) with patient care and clinical support activities.
• Manage provider schedules and coordinate daily patient flow to ensure an efficient clinic experience.
• Support providers and nursing staff with clinical procedures and treatments within scope of practice.
• Room patients, obtain vital signs, collect health information, and prepare patients for oncology appointments.
• Assist with clinical documentation, patient communication, follow-up activities, and other oncology clinic workflows.
• Provide compassionate support to patients and families throughout their treatment experience.

Qualifications:

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.

Certifications

• Current BLS-CPR Certification from the American Safety and Health Institute, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross.
• Current recognized National Certification as a Medical Assistant from one of the following: NCCT, NAHP, AMT, AAMA, AMCA, or NHA.

At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission - and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.

St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.