Genetics & Oncology MA - Patient Care & Coordination

Jobtailor; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Tucson, AZ seeks a Medical Assistant to support genetic counseling visits and oncology clinic workflows. You will coordinate orders, tests, and referrals, educate patients about the process, and maintain accurate medical records using Cerner and EMR systems.

The role requires MA certification, BLS, and strong computer skills, with experience in medical procedures and scheduling software. This position is hospital-adjacent and focuses on patient flow and care coordination.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an approved medical assistant training program.
• Active Medical Assistant Certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• Certification or training meeting Meaningful Use requirements.
• Strong computer skills with medical software proficiency.
• Experience with office medical procedures and scheduling software preferred.
• Knowledge of insurance, managed care operations, EMR, and scheduling software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate genetic counseling visits and experiences with genetic counselors and providers.
• Assist genetic counselors with clinic prep and closing.
• Manage the Cerner message pool and EMR tasks.
• Educate patients and teams about the genetic counseling process.
• Document family histories and pedigrees.
• Coordinate genetic testing orders, scheduling, and data collection.
• Schedule patient visits and manage patient flow.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize visits.
• Perform medical assistant duties in the oncology clinic.
• Prepare patients for exams, record vital signs and pain scores.
• Assist with exams and minor procedures including phlebotomy and EKGs.

Skills

Genetic Counseling Coordination

Patient Flow Management

Medical Software Proficiency

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Medical Assistant training program

Tools

Cerner

EMR

Scheduling Software

Job description

Jobtailor in Tucson, AZ seeks a Medical Assistant to support genetic counseling visits and oncology clinic workflows. You will coordinate orders, tests, and referrals, educate patients about the process, and maintain accurate medical records using Cerner and EMR systems.

The role requires MA certification, BLS, and strong computer skills, with experience in medical procedures and scheduling software. This position is hospital-adjacent and focuses on patient flow and care coordination.