Medical Assistant/Patient Care Technician

The Cancer & Hematology Centers; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cancer & Hematology Centers is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care within our clinic team. The role involves preparing patients for visits, taking vital signs, and gathering medical histories to aid clinicians in delivering comprehensive cancer care.

Each candidate should be a Certified Medical Assistant with at least one year of outpatient or healthcare setting experience, and must complete our orientation program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must successfully complete orientation program.
• Certified Medical Assistant required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates efficient patient flow by preparing for visits, obtaining vital signs and medical history, and reviewing medications.
• Ensures completeness of the medical record by gathering relevant documents before and during visits.
• Maintains clinic space and equipment and communicates issues to the team.
• Performs administrative duties such as scheduling and order entry.
• Greet patients and visitors in a courteous, professional manner and communicate clearly.
• Collaborates with care team to ensure coordinated patient care and continuity of service.
• Supports quality improvement initiatives to provide efficient, cost-effective care.
• Engages in ongoing education to maintain skills and competency; may be assigned to other CHC sites as needed.

Skills

One year experience in outpatient care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Job description

Our Mission:

At The Cancer & Hematology Centers we are dedicated to help, healing and hope for cancer patients and their families. We provide our patients with advanced treatments, innovative research and, above all else, compassionate care. Our patients receive the most comprehensive, contemporary cancer care balanced with the compassion of a dedicated nursing and support staff. Treating cancer requires a team of committed and caring health care professionals working together to understand and address your needs. In addition to caring physicians, we have a full range of support staff available to assist you and your family, such as oncology-certified nurses, social workers, experienced lab and pharmacy personnel and a psychologist. Our focus is not just on healing but also on helping and offering hope. We know that being diagnosed with cancer is a life-changing event, and it takes a lot of adjustment to accept the emotional and physical realities of this disease. Our staff understands what you’re going through and can offer compassion and resources to help. To us, it’s important that healing isn't just centered on your disease site. Our cutting-edge cancer care is available close to home. Our medical staff have close ties to prominent hospitals and ongoing cancer research, and we bring those breakthrough advances to our regional centers to progress the level of care that is offered right here at home.

Why Join Us?

We are looking for talented and high-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description

The Medical Assistant facilitates excellent patient care by supporting and collaborating with clinic team.

Desired/Required Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent
• Required to successfully complete orientation program
• Certified Medical Assistant required

Specific Skills & Abilities

• Preferred one year experience in outpatient physician practice or healthcare setting

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Facilitates efficient flow through the clinic by preparing patient for visit by obtaining vital signs and medical history, reviewing medications, and provide care as determined by providers and management.
• Assures completeness of the medical record by reviewing and gathering all relevant documents prior to and during patient visit.
• Maintains clinic space and equipment. Communicates environment and equipment concerns with appropriate team members.
• Completes administrative responsibilities such as scheduling and order entry.
• Welcomes and communicates with patients and visitors in a caring and respectful manner.
• Collaborates with other care team members and anticipates their needs to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Assists with ongoing quality improvement to provide efficient, cost-effective care.
• Engages in continuous education and training to maintain skills, knowledge, and competency to complete functions of role.
• May be pulled to work at other CHC sites based on clinical and patient needs.
• All other duties as assigned.