Medical Assistant I

Astera Cancer Care; Green Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Astera Cancer Care in Green Valley, AZ is seeking a Medical Assistant I to deliver effective patient care and assist clinicians with various tasks. This role includes preparing patients for examinations, maintaining medical records, and assisting with in-office procedures.

The ideal candidate will have completed a medical assistant program and possess strong communication and documentation skills. Our organization is committed to improving the lives of patients navigating cancer treatment.

Qualifications

• 1 yr experience in a medical assistant role preferred.
• Ability to accurately document information in EMR.
• Experience with medical procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for exam by gathering vital signs and paperwork.
• Assist with in-office medical procedures.
• Maintain inventory and cleanliness of exam rooms.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Education

Completed medical assistant program

Certified Medical Assistant

BLS Certification

Job description

## Medical Assistant IApplylocations: Green Valley, AZtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 7 Days Agojob requisition id: R-0000023101Our practice is built on a foundation of clinical excellence, compassionate support, and commitment to helping our patients through very difficult times in their lives.Every member of our team shares and is dedicated to our common goal of improving our patients’ experience, lives and outcomes. This ambitious and important goal is what motivates the selfless, collaborative, courageous and exceptional people who make up our organization.Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.**Job Description:****MEDICAL ASSISTANT (Float)*****Benefits effective First Day of Employment***Arizona Blood and Cancer Specialists is built on a foundation of clinical excellence, compassionate support, and commitment to helping our patients through very difficult times in their lives. While the education and experience of our physicians and healthcare team enable us to provide the best possible care, it is our dedication to seek ways to improve our patient’s experience and outcomes, that sets us apart.Our team of physicians are supported by a skilled clinical support team, and together, we are part of a larger multidisciplinary care team. Some patients need a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy to treat their cancer, so we bring together experts in medical and radiation oncology. This team approach to care ensures that our patients receive the benefit of the team’s unparalleled experience, which leads to higher quality care. This position will float to our Tucson, Green Valley and Oro Valley clinic.Arizona Blood and Cancer Specialists is an affiliate of **OneOncology. OneOncology**, a partnership of independent community oncology practices and finance and technology experts, is positioning community oncologists to drive the future of cancer care through a patient-centric, physician-driven, and technology-powered model to help **improve the lives of everyone living with cancer**.**Summary**This role will perform direct patient care and clerical tasks under the direct supervision of clinicians to ensure the delivery of effective, compassionate care.**Responsibilities:*** Prepares patient for exam/treatment/by gathering and documenting patient vital signs, reconciling medications and allergies, and reviewing/completing any patient paperwork for consultation with the breast surgeon.* Assists with in-office medical procedures* Ensures efficient patient flow* Facilitates communication with and between the patients and providers* Accurately documents patient’s information in the Electronic Medical Record* Prepares patients charts* Performs other clerical and medical duties as assigned by the providers to facilitate care of the patient (including by not limited to obtaining authorizations for outside tests, scheduling outside tests, creating lab requisitions)* Maintains inventory and cleanliness/safety of the exam rooms**Qualifications:*** Completed medical assistant program* Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)* 1 yr experience (Preferred)* BLS Certification*Arizona Blood and Cancer Specialists is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V). Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.*