Medical Assistant - Oncology

SLH Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City; Overland Park (KS); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Saint Luke’s Health System’s Oncology South location in Overland Park is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care, coordination, and administrative tasks in a specialty oncology clinic.

The role involves assisting providers, taking vitals, phlebotomy, vaccines, and coordinating referrals while delivering compassionate patient service.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required or current.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred or required by state.
• Experience in oncology or clinical settings is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Provide direct patient care including vitals, histories, injections, and phlebotomy as needed.
• Coordinate with providers for treatments, labs, and referrals.
• Manage EMR documentation and front-office duties to support clinic flow.

Connaissances

BLS certification

Formation

Certified Medical Assistant

Description du poste

Job Description Medical Assistant – Oncology South Location – Overland Park

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 South Overland Park 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 environment

If 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 year
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross
• Medical Assistant (Certified) - Various

Full Time Day (United States of America)

Saint Luke’s Health System includes 18 hospitals and campuses across the Kansas City region, home care and hospice, behavioral health care, dozens of physician practices, a life care senior living community, and more.

Find out more about what Saint Luke’s offers: http://www.saintlukeskc.org/about-saint-lukes

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