MED ASSISTANT CERT -THOMP

Covenant Health; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health's Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville, Tennessee seeks a Certified Medical Assistant in Radiation Oncology to join an outpatient clinic team. You will perform patient assessments, assist with exams, and administer medications under provider orders.

Join a team dedicated to accurate documentation, patient education, and quality care while maintaining safety and privacy standards, with focus on a supportive, team-based workflow.

Qualifications

• Must be certified as a Medical Assistant from a recognized certifying organization.
• American Heart Association BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient’s general condition and takes vital signs.
• Assists provider with examinations and procedures, including phlebotomy and injections.
• Administers medications per provider orders and documents administration.
• Maintains accurate documentation in the medical record and lab results.
• Educates patients and families about care plans and post-visit instructions.
• Ensures supplies and equipment are stocked and functioning.
• Maintains patient privacy and safety following AIDET principles.
• Collaborates with care team to coordinate patient care.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Injections

EKG

Patient education

Tools

EKG Machine

Medical equipment

Job description

Overview

Certified Medical Assistant, Radiation Oncology

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Cumberland Medical Center Overview

Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville, Tennessee is part of Covenant Health, East Tennessee’s largest nonprofit health system and a Becker’s “Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare.” Fully accredited by the Joint Commission, Cumberland Medical Center is an acute care hospital offering all private patient rooms as well as comprehensive care including cardiology, orthopedics, maternity, cancer treatment, and wound care. The hospital features emergency and critical care, surgical suites, and specialized programs such as imaging, cardiac rehab, sleep disorder care, and hyperbaric medicine, all in a family-oriented environment focused on exceptional patient care.

Position Summary

Provides professional clinical care to patients receiving treatments and examination in an outpatient clinical setting under the supervision of the attending provider and practice office manager.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient’s general condition and takes vital signs and weight.
• Assists provider with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments. To include, but not limited to, phlebotomy, injections (will include proficiency in calculations), suturing, and other typical office procedures.
• Administers patient medications per provider order and policy including appropriate dosage, route, site, and documentation.
• Orients, instructs, and trains assigned personnel as applicable.
• Provides basic patient care as ordered.
• Assures test results are received and relayed to patient in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to patient's comfort and privacy by using the AIDET fundamentals of communication.
• Documents all interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed/prescribed, etc., in the medical record.
• Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials and communicating provider’s advice and instructions.
• Reviews and consults with provider regarding patient phone calls and urgency of appointment.
• Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and well-maintained equipment.
• Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records. Maintains all required reports, records, statistics, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality in matters regarding the practice, its patients, and employees.
• Ability to use a variety of office and medical equipment including, but not limited to, telephone, computer, fax, stethoscope, EKG machine, ear washing equipment, scales, thermometers, blood pressure cuff, and basic lab equipment.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work area.
• Maintains equipment in clean, operating condition.
• Performs referrals and pre-certifications as needed and where applicable.
• May schedule patient appointments per provider order and relay accurately to patients.
• Takes calls from hospitals/nursing homes and relays appropriate information to practitioner in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with the patient, physician, and other care team members as part of a team-based approach to overall patient care.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience Must be sufficient to meet the standard for achievement of the below indicated certification as required by the issuing authority.

Licensure Requirement Must be certified as a Medical Assistant from a recognized certifying organization. American Heart Association BLS required.