Medical Assistant - Radiation Oncology

Baptist Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Company paid Maternity and Paternity

Bereavement Leave (pets)

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans with company match

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Radiation Oncology department. This full-time position (Mon-Fri, 0800-1630) supports physicians with patient care, room preparation, and clinical documentation.

Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and assisting in a range of procedures. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, with MA Certification preferred and about one year of medical office experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• MA Certification preferred.
• One year medical office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assures clinical areas are in order.
• Prepares exam rooms for procedures and assists physician with procedures.
• Conducts and records clinical interviews with patients including vital signs and medical history.
• Handles patient scheduling tasks including referrals, queues and billing notes; supports scheduler as needed.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

MA Certification

Job description

Medical Assistant - Radiation Oncology

Full Time, M-F 0800-1630

The Medical Assistant performs the following duties: chart preparation, medication reconciliation, vital signs, height, weight, assists in minor procedures, clinic flow and any other duties as needed to assist physician.

Job Duties

• Assures that clinical areas are in order.
• Prepares exam rooms for procedures and assists physician with certain medical procedures according to policy.
• Conducts and records clinical interview with patients including vital signs and medical history.
• Patient scheduler workflows: provide coverage for planned and unplanned scheduler time away and assist scheduler as needed. Duties include: patient scheduling, answering incoming department calls, handling referrals and work queues, assign/check in monthly billing numbers, and importing consult notes.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED

Preferred Requirements

• One year medical office experience is preferred
• MA Certification preferred

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans with company match

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.