Medical Assistant - Cancer Care Support Specialist

Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) retirement plan

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy Health in Paducah, KY seeks a Multiskilled Medical Assistant to support direct and indirect patient care at the Paducah Cancer Center. Under physician supervision, you will take vitals, document needs, assist in planning and implementing care, and may administer medications within scope and state guidelines.

Education includes High School/GED with enrollment in an MA program; certification within 12 months is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; Enrollment in an approved Medical Assistant program within 30 days of employment.
• Active MA certification within 12 months of start (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, NRCMA, etc.) or ABR-OE in some cases as noted.
• Preferred externship/clinical lab training and 1 year MA experience.

Responsibilities

• Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, and information in medical records.
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and vital signs.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
• Collect blood or tissue samples and prepare for testing.
• Explain treatments and provide drug information to patients.
• Assist physicians during examinations and procedures.
• Maintain sterile techniques and office cleanliness.

Skills

Record medical history

Vital signs recording

Administer medications

Phlebotomy / specimen collection

Patient education & guidance

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Medical terminology

Multitasking

Office administration

Education

High School / GED

Enrollment in Medical Assistant program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Mercy Health in Paducah, KY seeks a Multiskilled Medical Assistant to support direct and indirect patient care at the Paducah Cancer Center. Under physician supervision, you will take vitals, document needs, assist in planning and implementing care, and may administer medications within scope and state guidelines.

Education includes High School/GED with enrollment in an MA program; certification within 12 months is required.