Medical Assistant

The Cancer & Hematology Centers; Town of Lansing (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cancer & Hematology Centers is seeking a Medical Assistant to facilitate patient care by assisting patients through the system and to support clinical staff while maintaining a well organized office environment.

Qualified candidates have completed a Medical Assistant program or possess equivalent medical office experience, with at least two years of relevant work preferred. The role may involve supporting multiple CHC sites to meet clinic and patient needs.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Medical Assistant program or comparable work experience in a medical office.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine administrative and patient care supportive duties throughout the practice to assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients.
• Prepare and deliver patient and record for clinical exchange in a manner that increases efficiency for patient and clinical team.
• Function as a team member by expanding responsibilities as directed by management to facilitate optimal workflow within the cancer center.
• May be pulled to work at other CHC sites based on clinic and patient needs.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical assisting

Patient care

Clinical support

Administrative support

Education

Medical Assistant program

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 patient care by assisting patient through system. Supports clinical staff and maintain office environment.

Desired/Required Qualifications

Education

• Successful completion of Medical Assistant program or comparable work experience in a medical office.

Experience

• Two years of work experience in similar job or work environment is preferred.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform routine administrative and patient care supportive duties throughout the practice to assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients.
• Prepare and deliver patient and record for clinical exchange in a manner that increases efficiency for patient and clinical team.
• Function as a team member by expanding responsibilities as directed by management to facilitate optimal workflow within the cancer center.
• May be pulled to work at other CHC sites based on clinic and patient needs.
• All other duties as assigned.