Medical Assistant - Radiation Oncology (Full-Time, Temporary, Days)

Enloe Medical Center, Inc.; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-premium medical plan

Dental & vision coverage

Employer retirement match

Generous PTO accrual

Job summary

Enloe Medical Center, Inc. in Chico, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant for Radiation Oncology. The MA will support front and back-office operations, room patients, record vitals and histories, and assist with procedures under physician supervision.

The role requires CMA certification or graduation from an accredited MA program, with related clinical experience and strong communication skills. The position is full-time, temporary, days shift, with comprehensive benefits and a focus on

Qualifications

• Certification as CMA or equivalent, or completion of an accredited MA program.
• Experience in back-office patient care and front office duties preferred.
• Military medical training or EMT/Certified Nurse Assistant background acceptable with patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide front and back-office support for Radiation Oncology clinic operations.
• Room patients, collect and record histories, vitals, and questionnaires.
• Assist with in-clinic procedures, dressing changes, and specimen collection as needed.
• Administer medications as directed (oral, IM, subcutaneous, inhaled).
• Support clerical tasks, scheduling, and data entry with accuracy and confidentiality.

Skills

Front desk operations

Back-office support

Patient data collection

Vital signs

Communication skills

Medical administration

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Graduate from accredited MA program

Military medical training / EMT background

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

## Medical Assistant - Radiation Oncology (Full-Time, Temporary, Days)Apply: Chico, CA - Cancer Center: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR106655ECC Radiation OncologyCompensation range:$24.74 - $31.67Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experienceShift: Days Shift length: 8 Hours Days off: Fixed If fixed, days off: Saturday & Sunday Hours per pay period: 80Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve. As a Planetree organization, we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families—care that is steeped in compassion, human connection, and mutual support. If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team. POSITION SUMMARY: The Medical Assistant (MA) is an unlicensed individual who performs basic administrative, clerical (front office) tasks and routine medical (back office) tasks and procedures under direct supervision of a licensed physician, designated advanced practice provider or Registered Nurse in a clinical setting. They assist the medical providers and may perform within the scope of practice of a medical assistant such as: support of clinic operations, rooming activities such as collect/record patient data including medical histories, patient questionnaires, medications, height, weight vital signs, pain, fall risk, and prepare patients for clinician evaluation. The MA may apply and remove dressings, administer medications (oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and inhaled), remove sutures, perform lab draws, participate/perform in-clinic procedures and other similar treatments and/or procedures within the MA scope of practice and organizational policy related to the specific service line. EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:Minimum:Must meet at least one of the following:* Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant* Graduate from an accredited medical assistant program.* Completed a formal medical training program of the United States Armed Forces AND one year back-office patient care experience in a medical office.* Previous medical training such as an EMT, Nurse Assistant or Certified Nurse Assistant AND one year back-office patient care experience in a medical office.* Associate degree or higher in a clinical healthcare field and one-year back-office patient care experience in a medical office.Desired:* California certification as a Certified Medical Assistant* Experience within a specific service line specialty to which applying.* Medical office experience to include front and or back-office operations.* Previous phlebotomy experience, if required by specialty service LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:Minimum:* Current CPR certification SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:Must be skilled in both front and back-office clinic operations. Familiarity with tasks such as, but not limited to medication administration (administering oral, subcutaneous/intramuscular injections and inhaled medications, as applicable), performing blood draws, and supporting in clinic procedural services as required by specialty. Must be able to interact professionally and effectively communicate with physicians, staff, patients, and public. Must perform duties in a professional and respectful manner. Must demonstrate basic medical / technical competence, a general knowledge of point of care laboratory equipment and capable of utilizing clerical and computer skills for a variety of medical office support functions. Must show sensitivity for the patient and their family and maintain strict confidentiality. Must be able to follow instructions, work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment. Analytical and grammatical skills are necessary to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Organizational and multi-tasking skills are essential. Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position and other clinic-based duties as required to support patient care within service, as applicable. # **Benefits Information**Enloe offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all eligible employees, including, but not limited to:* $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance* Prescription and dental group insurance* Retirement with employer match* Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it's earned* Extended Sick Leave* Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care* Employee Assistance Program* Educational AssistancePlease visit the employee benefits page at http://www.enloe.org/benefits to get more in-depth benefits and coverage information or email [e-mail] to receive a full summary of benefits.