Medical Assistant Oncology Genetic Counseling

Jobtailor; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Tucson, AZ seeks a Medical Assistant to support genetic counseling visits and oncology clinic workflows. You will coordinate orders, tests, and referrals, educate patients about the process, and maintain accurate medical records using Cerner and EMR systems.

The role requires MA certification, BLS, and strong computer skills, with experience in medical procedures and scheduling software. This position is hospital-adjacent and focuses on patient flow and care coordination.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an approved medical assistant training program.
• Active Medical Assistant Certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• Certification or training meeting Meaningful Use requirements.
• Strong computer skills with medical software proficiency.
• Experience with office medical procedures and scheduling software preferred.
• Knowledge of insurance, managed care operations, EMR, and scheduling software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate genetic counseling visits and experiences with genetic counselors and providers.
• Assist genetic counselors with clinic prep and closing.
• Manage the Cerner message pool and EMR tasks.
• Educate patients and teams about the genetic counseling process.
• Document family histories and pedigrees.
• Coordinate genetic testing orders, scheduling, and data collection.
• Schedule patient visits and manage patient flow.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize visits.
• Perform medical assistant duties in the oncology clinic.
• Prepare patients for exams, record vital signs and pain scores.
• Assist with exams and minor procedures including phlebotomy and EKGs.

Skills

Genetic Counseling Coordination

Patient Flow Management

Medical Software Proficiency

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Medical Assistant training program

Tools

Cerner

EMR

Scheduling Software

Job description

• Coordinate patients’ genetic counseling visits and experiences with genetic counselors and providers


• Assist genetic counselors with clinic preparation and closing


• Manage the Cerner message pool


• Educate patients and teams about the genetic counseling process


• Assist patients with documenting family histories and pedigrees


• Coordinate genetic testing orders, scheduling, and data collection


• Schedule patient visits


• Respond to and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient visits


• Perform medical assistant duties in the oncology clinic


• Prepare patients for exams and treatments; record vital signs, symptoms, measurements, chief complaints, and pain scores


• Assist providers with exams and minor in-office procedures, including phlebotomy, ear irrigation, and EKGs


• Prioritize patient flow through the clinical process


• Coordinate pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions, appointments, treatments, and tests


• Communicate test results to patients


• Provide clerical support, maintain medical records, and provide billing information


• Clean and disinfect equipment, exam rooms, and storage areas; maintain equipment


• Order supplies and stock patient care areas


• Perform medication-related tasks


• Complete onboarding, orientation, and simulation training as needed


• Interact with providers, staff, patients, families, physician offices, and external healthcare contacts

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge


• Completion of an approved medical assistant training program as defined by state regulations


• Active Medical Assistant Certification required


• BLS certification required


• Certification or additional training must meet Meaningful Use requirements


• Strong computer skills, including medical software proficiency


• Experience with office medical procedures and treatments preferred


• Knowledge of insurance, managed care operations, EMR, and scheduling software preferred


• Additional related education and/or experience preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in coordinating genetic counseling visits, managing patient flow, and performing medical assistant duties in an oncology clinic. Proficient in medical software, patient education, and maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Active Medical Assistant Certification


• BLS Certification


• Medical Software Proficiency


• Genetic Counseling Coordination


• Patient Flow Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Medical Assistant Duties


• Phlebotomy


• EKG


• Vital Signs Recording


• Family Histories Documentation


• Genetic Testing Coordination


• Office Medical Procedures


• Patient Education


• Data Collection


• Clerical Support

Soft Skills

• Communication


• Collaboration


• Interpersonal Skills


• Organizational Skills


• Patient Interaction

Certifications & Qualifications

• Active Medical Assistant Certification


• BLS Certification

Industry Keywords

• Genetic Counseling


• Oncology Clinic


• Managed Care Operations


• Meaningful Use Requirements


• Insurance Knowledge

Tools & Technologies

• Cerner


• EMR


• Scheduling Software


• Medical Records Management