Medical Assistant - Oncology

Hartford HealthCare; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Medical Assistant for its oncology team. This role includes providing direct patient care, conducting point-of-care testing, and supporting clinical processes in a busy oncology office. Interested candidates with relevant certifications and experience are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Competitive benefits program

Career development opportunities

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience in direct patient care may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care including vital signs, history, and screenings.
• Handles scheduling, check-in/check-out, and referrals.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical support

Communication

Education

Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Active CT CNA, EMT, Paramedic Certification

Job description

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Location Detail: 4185 Black Rock Turnpike (10596)

Shift Detail: Monday- Friday 8:30a-5p

Work Location Type: In Person

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Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

The Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute focuses on offering our cancer patients an unparalleled network of coordinated services– all under one roof. Our system of care includes a truly integrated team with the most talented, experienced, and compassionate caregivers and physicians, backed by the latest cutting-edge technology.

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant provides basic clinical and clerical support in the delivery of patient care within a busy medical oncology office/infusion center setting. Responsibilities include but, are not limited to the following:

Provides direct patient care under direction of provider and nurses, including but not limited to:

• Vitals
• Allergy & medication reconciliation
• Screenings
• Patient history
• Health maintenance
• Advance directives
• Virtual health
  
  

Provides indirect patient care related to the Medical Assistant scope of education, including but not limited to:

• Scheduling
• Work queues / Worklists
• Check in/check out
• Referrals
• In-basket
• Chart prep
• Non-clinical patient result callbacks
• Prior authorizations
• Transportation facilitation
  
  

Conducts point of care testing including quality control & documentation including but not limited to:

• EKG
• Hemoglobin A1C
• Urinalysis
• Hemoglobin POCT
• Urine toxicity
• INR
  
  

Qualifications

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program OR an active CT CNA, EMT, Paramedic Certification OR relative experience
  
  

Experience

In lieu of education requirement, at least one year of experience in direct patient care (acute or ambulatory space) may be considered.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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