Medical Assistant - Oncology

Saint Luke's Limited; Missouri; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's East Hospital in Lees Summit, MO, is seeking a Medical Assistant – Oncology to support clinical and administrative tasks in a focused cancer care clinic. This role blends patient care with care coordination and front-office duties.

The position requires BLS and CMA certification, with less than one year of related experience preferred. You will work with a compassionate oncology team to ensure timely, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of applicable experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-visit planning to ensure efficient patient visits.
• Room patients and obtain vital signs, medical histories, and other clinical information.
• Review medications, allergies, and health information for accuracy.
• Administer injections and coordinate vaccines as directed.
• Perform phlebotomy as needed.
• Assist providers with procedures and exam room setup.
• Conduct telephone screening using established protocols.
• Coordinate referrals, diagnostic testing, and specialty services as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Vaccination coordination

Care coordination

Customer service

Medical histories review

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Tools

EMR system

Scheduling software

Job description

Medical Assistant - Oncology### Medical Assistant - OncologyApply: Saint Luke's East Hospital | 100 NE Saint Lukes Blvd | Lees Summit | MO: Full time: Posted Today: JobReq0061642# **Job Description**### Medical Assistant – Oncology **East Location**Join Saint Luke's Oncology team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients throughout their cancer care journey. This position combines direct patient care, care coordination, and administrative support while working alongside a compassionate team of providers and nursing professionals in a specialty oncology clinic.### What You'll Do **Patient Care*** Perform pre-visit planning to ensure efficient and effective patient visits* Room patients and obtain vital signs, medical histories, and other clinical information* Review medications, allergies, and health information for accuracy* Administer injections and coordinate vaccines as directed* Perform phlebotomy as needed* Assist providers with procedures as needed* Conduct telephone screening using established protocols* Provide exceptional customer service while maintaining a professional and compassionate demeanor **Oncology Support*** Support patients receiving treatment and ongoing care for cancer and hematology-related conditions* Assist with patient education and care coordination* Communicate provider instructions regarding medications, laboratory testing, treatment plans, and follow-up appointments* Coordinate referrals, diagnostic testing, and specialty services as needed* Help ensure patients receive timely and compassionate care throughout their treatment journey **Administrative Responsibilities*** Utilize the EMR system for documentation and patient care coordination* Scan and upload documents into the electronic medical record* Schedule appointments, testing, treatments, and follow-up visits* Maintain accurate patient records and documentation* Provide front office coverage as needed* Perform additional duties based on clinic needs### Why You'll Love This Opportunity Convenient East location Collaborative team of providers, nurses, and support staff Opportunity to make a meaningful impact during a critical time in patients' lives Diverse responsibilities combining clinical and administrative skills Supportive and compassionate specialty care environmentIf you're a compassionate, detail-oriented Medical Assistant with excellent customer service skills and a passion for patient-centered care, we'd love to hear from you! # **Job Requirements**Applicable Experience:Less than 1 yearBasic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Medical Assistant (Certified) - Various# **Job Details**Full TimeDay (United States of America)