Medical Assistant

City of Hope; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians and nursing staff in delivering compassionate patient care. The position includes a float role between breast and medical oncology, with a typical Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM shift.

A minimum of one year of relevant experience within the last three years is preferred. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of an approved MA training program or an acceptable alternative certification

Qualifications

• One year of experience in the last three years in a comparable job.
• High school diploma or equivalent plus one of the listed MA training/certification options.
• Certification required if graduated from an unapproved program (AAMA/NCCA/ANSI).
• Equal employment opportunity statement included in policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians and nursing staff in providing medical care.
• Support direct patient care and patient experience.
• Utilize clinical knowledge to contribute to efficient clinic operations.

Education

MA Training Program (Arizona R4-16-101 accrediting regulations)

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

US 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 among the top 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 8:00AM-5:00PM. This position will be a float MA role between breast and medical oncology (med onc).***

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 an excellent patient experience.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: One year within the last three years in a comparable job classification.

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); OR
• 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). OR
• 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 The statements on this document are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job. Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Inc. hereby expresses the right to modify any or all job descriptions as it becomes necessary or appropriate. JOB QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED PREFERRED Technologists National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) OR
• 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.