Medical Assistant, Radiation

Highlands Oncology Group; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Highlands Oncology Group is seeking a Radiation Therapy Assistant to join our Radiation Oncology team in Fayetteville. You will work directly with physicians, nurses, and therapists to deliver high-quality patient care throughout treatment, coordinating clinical services and supporting a compassionate oncology practice.

This entry-level role offers growth within a specialized setting, with duties spanning patient preparation, charting, equipment checks, and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Must be a credentialed Medical Assistant or CMA/RMA/CNA.
• CPR certification required.
• Ability to react calmly in emergency situations.
• Professional communication across channels (in person, phone, email, IM).

Responsibilities

• Room patients for consultations and visits, obtain vital signs, and perform limited assessments.
• Maintain oxygen supply and patient monitoring equipment.
• Chart allergies, medications, and histories in EMR; operate ARIA and Onco systems.
• Comply with HIPAA and MIPS requirements.
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with supplies and equipment.
• Assist with patient clothing for procedures.
• Assist with inventory and supply management.
• Attend meetings and participate in a cooperative team.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Effective communication

Medical equipment knowledge

Basic computer skills

EMR familiarity

Education

High school diploma

CMA/RMA/CNA credential

Tools

ARIA

Onco EMR

Job description

Job Details

• Location 3232 North Northhillls Blvd, Fayetteville, AR, 72703, United States
• Job Category CNA, RMA, MA
• Employee Type NonExempt - Full Time
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact Information

• Name Cherie Austin
• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Be the reassuring presence patients count on during their cancer journey.

As a Medical Assistant in our Radiation Oncology department, you'll play a vital role in supporting patients through treatment, providing compassionate care, coordinating clinical services, and helping create a positive experience during every visit. Join a team dedicated to excellence, innovation, and hope.

Highlands Oncology Group is seeking a Radiation Therapy Assistant to join our Radiation Oncology team. In this role, you'll work directly alongside physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, and radiation therapists to deliver coordinated, high-quality care to cancer patients throughout their treatment journey. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced medical assistant looking to grow within a specialized, patient-centered oncology practice.

Highlands Oncology began in 1996 with three physicians and a desire to change the face of oncology care in our community. Dr. Malcolm Hayward, Dr. Dan Bradford, and Dr. Thad Beck knew that patients do better at home, in the community where they live and work, and where their support system is already in place. In furthering that goal, Highlands has grown with the region from a single location 26 years ago, to 6 locations in Northwest and Northcentral Arkansas today employing more than 800 diverse team members.

As Northwest Arkansas continues to grow, so must the services and providers available in the region. Highlands Oncology is committed to remaining on the cutting edge to ensure our community has access to the very best cancer care. What we have is something quite unique right here in our own backyard with a caring multidisciplinary team focused on treating patients like family.

Job Summary

Therapy Assistants in Radiation Oncology and Imaging work directly with physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, radiation therapists, and team to deliver quality patient care with coordinated communication and assessments.

Entry level position up to 2 years of experience. Basic knowledge of patient care requirements. Advance to Radiation Therapy Assistant II with oncology experience and competencies specific to radiation therapy procedure requirements.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Room patients for new consultation, weekly, or follow-up visit – obtain vital signs and perform limited assessments.
• Perform daily inspections to maintain oxygen supply and patient monitoring equipment.
• Accurately chart patients’ allergies, medications, histories into patient’s electronic medical record. Must be able to work in multiple EMR systems: ARIA and Onco.
• Complies with MIPS requirements and HIPAA rules and regulations of patient confidentiality.
• Organizes exam and treatment rooms with necessary supplies, linens, and instruments with daily checks.
• Cleans exam rooms and equipment between procedures and thoroughly twice a week.
• Assist patients with required clothing for treatment procedures.
• Assist with supply inventory in compliance with expiration dates.
• Ability to provide general information to patients on practice policies and procedures, up to and including new patient information.
• Attends required meetings and in-services and participates in a constructive manner as part of a cooperative organization.
• Performs related work as required by supervisor/providers.
• Must be willing to cover either facility when needed.

Requirements

Required Skills and Abilities

• Able to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Able to professionally communicate clearly through all mediums (personal, phone, email, and IM) with staff and patients.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and monitoring devices.
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to adapt positively to technical and operational changes as needed for provider schedules and patient care.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, patients, medical staff, both internal and external customers.
• Successful completion of annual competencies and skills training will be required.

Certifications/Licenses/Education or Experience in a related field

• Must be a credentialed Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at a minimum.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or (CNA) – Maintain all necessary continued education per regulations.
• CPR certification required.

Physical Requirements

• Standing and Walking: Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Lifting and moving patients: Ability to lift, move, and assist patients, often requiring more than 50 pounds.
• Pushing and Pulling: Must be able to push and maneuver equipment and patient transport devices.
• Fine Motor Skills: Requires good hand-eye coordination to operate controls and handle small objects.
• Repetitive Motions: Frequent use of hand and fingers for operating machinery and adjusting settings.
• Bending and Reaching: Must bend, stoop, twist, and reach to position patients and operate equipment.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Due to the nature of our business and the use of radiation and hazardous chemicals, it is imperative that all employees foster a culture and environment of safety.
• Safety Sensitive: In accordance with the Arkansas code this position is designated as a safety sensitive position wherein the employee performing the job duties under the influence may constitute a threat to health or safety.

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