Medical Assistant - Hematology Oncology - 40 Hours - Days

Henry Ford Health System; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant for their Hematology Oncology Department. The role involves providing support to cancer patients, performing clinical tasks, and ensuring high-quality patient-centered care in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Eligible for Full Time Benefits

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with clinical externship or equivalent experience.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing quality patient care in a fast-paced Oncology Clinic.
• Perform administrative and clinical tasks under supervision.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Medical Assistant - Hematology Oncology Department - 40 Hours - Days
Eligible for Full Time Benefits
Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Location: Clinton Twp, around the corner from Macomb Hospital.

We are seeking a compassionate and empathetic Medical Assistant to provide dedicated support to our cancer patients. You will be joining our fast-paced Oncology Clinic, which is home to a collaborative team of 7 physicians and 5 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). As an MA, you will be an integral part of a disease-specific care team, working closely with a dedicated provider to deliver respectful, high-quality, patient-centered care throughout every step of the treatment journey.

GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision of the provider and nursing leadership, the Medical Assistant performs a variety of administrative and clinical tasks to assist in the quality and compassionate care provided to patients. These duties may include but are not limited to the greeting and escorting of patients to the exam room, obtaining medical histories, the measurement and recording of vital signs, preparing patients for an
examination/procedure, and assisting the provider during the examination/procedure.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills preferred.

Ability to perform a wide variety of clinical skills as related to ambulatory patient care preferred.

Ability to problem-solve preferred.

Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills preferred.

EPIC (Electronic Medical Record) experience preferred.

Additional Requirements:

Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with completion of a formal clinical externship (160 hour minimum).

OR

Graduate from a Medical Assistant program without completion of a clinical externship but with a minimum one-year experience in clinical medical

assisting within the past five (5) years.

OR

Current Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in clinical medical assisting.

OR

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

OR

Licensed Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with at least one-year clinical experience in clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years.

OR

Military trained medical personnel with at least one-year clinical experience in clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

Current BLS-C upon hire or successful completion by end of orientation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works in a patient care setting with possible exposure to communicable diseases.

Manual dexterity required to complete performance of duties. Walks, stands, stoops, and may require some heavy lifting of patients and/or equipment.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group


• Department: Hematology Oncology - Atrium


• Shift: Day Job


• Union Code: Not Applicable