Medical Assistant

Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Inc.; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Medical Assistant to support the Breast Medical Oncologist. This role assists clinicians and nursing staff in delivering patient-centered care and helps with direct patient care activities. The successful candidate will use specialized knowledge and judgment to contribute to a positive patient experience.

Shift: M-F 7:45AM-4:15PM. Equal opportunity employer. City of Hope emphasizes safety and transparent hiring practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus completion of an MA training program.
• If from an unapproved program, pass a certifying exam from an AAMA/NCCA/ANSI accredited body.
• Armed Forces medical services training is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assists clinicians and nursing staff in providing medical care and patient experiences.
• Implements and assists with direct patient care using specialized knowledge.

Education

Approved Medical Assistant (MA) Training Program

Unapproved MA training program + MA cert exam (AAMA/NCCA/ANSI)

U.S. Armed Forces medical services training program

Job description

Medical Assistant

About City of Hope, City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life‑threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The successful candidate:

***Shift: M-F 7:45AM-4:15PM This role will support our Breast Medical Oncologist.***

This position is responsible for assisting clinicians and nursing staff in providing medical care, as well as, implementing and assisting with direct patient care. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment and skills to provide excellent patient experience.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent - AND- one of the following:

• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant (MA) Training Program (in accordance with Arizona State R4-16-101 accrediting regulations);
• Completion of an unapproved medical assistant training program and passage of the medical assistant examination administered by a certifying organization accredited by either the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or the American Medical Technologists National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
• Completion of a United States Armed Forces medical services training program.

Certification:

• If a graduate of an unapproved program, Medical Assistant Certification from either the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or the American Medical Technologists National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
• Graduate under an approved training program identified in R4-16-101 when certificate was awarded.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

Please note: City of Hope is committed to a safe and transparent hiring experience. Please be aware that scammers may attempt to impersonate our organization through fake job postings, emails or interviews.

• Apply only through our official website or trusted partner platforms.
• City of Hope will never request payment or fees at any stage of the hiring process.
• We will not request sensitive personal or financial information prior to the acceptance of a formal offer.
• All communications will come from official @coh.org email addresses.
• Interviews are conducted only through approved, professional channels.
• Be cautious of unsolicited communications, urgent requests or opportunities that seem inconsistent with standard hiring practices.
• If you receive any suspicious communication, please report it to [e-mail].