Medical Assistant Ambulatory - Oncology

sanford; Iron Mountain (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Michigan's Upper Peninsula is seeking a Medical Assistant to join a busy cancer care clinic. You will provide basic clinical, clerical, and technical support to assist providers in planning for patient care, comfort, and safety.

The role requires completing an approved MA program or equivalent on-the-job training, BLS certification within 30 days, and the ability to travel to offsite locations if needed. The team emphasizes quality care and patient experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Program or applicable on the job clinical experience.
• If Medical Assistant Program has not been completed, must have applicable on the job clinical experience.
• Experience working as a Medical Assistant preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the AHA within 30 days of hire.
• If travel to offsite locations is required, must possess a valid driver's license and driving record without significant violations.
• Nationally certified or registered as a Medical Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares instruments, equipment and materials needed for patient care; keeps exam room aseptic, neat and supplied.
• Obtains and documents complete patient data in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepares patients for exams and assists provider with exams/tests/procedures as needed.
• Instructs patients in preparation for procedures and tests when appropriate.
• Performs basic procedures as ordered by provider and within scope of practice.
• Processes provider’s orders, prepares forms, and schedules appointments and services.
• Arranges for hospital admission when indicated.
• Ensures charges are submitted in a timely manner.
• Assists the provider with obtaining test results and communicates with patients.

Skills

Clinical support

Patient data collection

Education

Medical Assistant program graduate

On-the-job clinical experience

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift: 10 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Compensation: Salary Range: 20.86 - 27.39

Union Position: Yes

Department Details

Busy community-based cancer care clinic in the beautiful Upper Peninsula.

The new cancer center was opened in July of 2024.

You will work with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals taking care of patients from throughout the Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Wisconsin.

• Union: AFSCME
• Internal Posting Timeline: Monday, September 14th through Thursday, September 17th at 3:30pm
• Shift Length(s): 8, 9, or 10 hours
• Start Time(s): 6:30am, 7:00am, or 7:30am,
• No Weekend or On‑call rotation
• Overtime Status: 40 - Over 12 hours in 1 day or 40 hours in 1 week

Summary

The Medical Assistant functions as an important member of the healthcare team by providing basic clinical, clerical, and technical support to assist providers in planning for patients’ care, comfort, and safety.

Job Description

Prepares instruments, equipment and materials needed for patient care; keeps exam room aseptic, neat and supplied. Obtains and documents complete patient data in a timely and accurate manner. Prepares patients for exams and assists provider with exams/tests/procedures as needed. Instructs patients in preparation for specific procedures and tests when appropriate. Performs basic procedures as ordered by provider and within scope of practice. Processes provider’s orders, prepares appropriate forms, and schedules appointments and services. Arranges for hospital admission when indicated. Ensures that charges are submitted in a timely manner. Assists the provider with obtaining test results. Proficiently uses computer applications as required for patient care. Processes prescriptions as directed. Communicates with patients regarding their concerns, collects information, and relays this information professionally and efficiently to the provider. Completes clerical or insurance processes to ensure the proper documentation and submission of charges is completed in a timely manner. Regular attendance is required in order to carry out the essential functions of the position. Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Program or applicable on the job clinical experience.

If Medical Assistant Program has not been completed, must have applicable on the job clinical experience. Experience working as a Medical Assistant preferred.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days of hire. If travel to offsite locations is required, must possess a valid driver’s license and have a driving record without a significant history of accidents and/or convictions of moving violations. Nationally certified or registered as a Medical Assistant preferred.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.