Medical Assistant, Oncology Float

Jobtailor; Kansas; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient flow in a healthcare setting, delivering culturally sensitive care and exceptional service. You will prepare patients for visits, assist with procedures, and coordinate tests and records.

The candidate should have a Medical Assistant program completion or 3+ years of related clinic experience, CPR/BLS certification, strong typing skills, and solid clerical abilities to support scheduling and documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or 3+ years in medical office roles.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification within 14 days of hire.
• Proficient typing and word processing; able to perform clinical competencies.
• Must meet the professional, clinical and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient flow of patients through the health care setting with culturally sensitive care and exceptional customer service
• Prepare patients for visits and perform limited procedures
• Accurately schedule tests, obtain films and reports, and prepare laboratory specimens according to policy
• Assist physicians and/or nurses with special procedures and examinations as defined on the competency checklist
• Collaborate with the health care team to coordinate and implement patient-care plans
• Record elements of patient history for clinical staff review
• Electronically submit, call and/or fax prescriptions and refills to outpatient pharmacies
• Record completed-procedure data on appropriate forms and in medical records
• Maintain medical records and required documentation; distribute reports and correspondence; file, photocopy and process chart-related forms
• Maintain examination-room orderliness and cleanliness; stock supplies and maintain par levels
• Complete required logs and equipment checks, including refrigerator, eyewash, emergency/crash cart and suction checks
• Perform clerical duties including greeting patients, registration, scheduling, pre-certification, insurance forms, financial records, phone answering and charge entry
• Perform simple procedures as directed by nurses or physicians and as defined on the competency checklist
• Measure and document vital signs, height, weight and screening procedures
• Perform other assigned duties

Skills

Patient Scheduling

Vital Signs Measurement

Medical Record Documentation

Procedure Assistance

Customer Service

Cultural Sensitivity

Collaboration

Typing

EMR Systems

Word Processing

Education

Medical Assistant Program

3+ years experience in Medical Assistant/clinic office

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Word Processing Software

Job description

• Ensure efficient flow of patients through the health care setting with culturally sensitive care and exceptional customer service


• Prepare patients for visits and perform limited procedures


• Accurately schedule tests, obtain films and reports, and prepare laboratory specimens according to policy


• Assist physicians and/or nurses with special procedures and examinations as defined on the competency checklist


• Collaborate with the health care team to coordinate and implement patient-care plans


• Record elements of patient history for clinical staff review


• Electronically submit, call and/or fax prescriptions and refills to outpatient pharmacies


• Record completed-procedure data on appropriate forms and in medical records


• Maintain medical records and required documentation; distribute reports and correspondence; file, photocopy and process chart-related forms


• Maintain examination-room orderliness and cleanliness; stock supplies and maintain par levels


• Complete required logs and equipment checks, including refrigerator, eyewash, emergency/crash cart and suction checks


• Perform clerical duties including greeting patients, registration, scheduling, pre-certification, insurance forms, financial records, phone answering and charge entry


• Perform simple procedures as directed by nurses or physicians and as defined on the competency checklist


• Measure and document vital signs, height, weight and screening procedures


• Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

• High School Graduate or GED


• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program OR at least 3 years of a combination of Medical Assistant, Health Care Associate or clinic office job-related experience


• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 14 days of hire


• Basic typing and word processing


• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in patient care coordination, including scheduling, documentation, and assisting with clinical procedures. Holds certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support and possesses strong clerical skills to support healthcare operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Patient Care Coordination


• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification


• Medical Record Management


• Vital Signs Measurement


• Clerical Duties

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Patient Scheduling


• Vital Signs Measurement


• Laboratory Specimen Preparation


• Medical Record Documentation


• Procedure Assistance

Soft Skills

• Customer Service


• Cultural Sensitivity


• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

Industry Keywords

• Health Care


• Medical Assistant


• Patient Care


• Clinical Procedures


• Health Care Team Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

• Electronic Medical Records


• Word Processing Software