Oncology Medical Assistant 40D

Women & Infants Hospital; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oncology Medical Assistant at Women & Infants Hospital supports clinical and office functions of the department, handling direct patient contact, maintaining office systems, and assisting with clinical procedures. The role also provides clerical support to staff and performs other duties as required.

Responsibilities include direct patient care assistance, typing, scheduling, form processing, and ensuring confidentiality while adapting to weekends or evenings as needed.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with certification as a Medical Assistant.
• CPR certification and 3–5 years of admin/medical setting experience.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and transcription.
• Proficient in computer skills and typing; good organizational ability.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical care and patient assessments as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide direct patient care support and maintain office systems.
• Handle typing, scheduling, and processing forms for staff.
• Monitor clinical equipment and supplies and ensure patient confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.

Skills

Medical terminology

Typing/Word processing

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

CPR certification

Office administration

Education

High school diploma

Certified Medical Assistant

Job description

Job Summary

The Oncology Medical Assistant provides support in the clinical and office functions of the department. Duties include direct patient contact, maintaining office systems, and providing assistance in various clinical functions and procedures. Provides clerical support to staff and performs other job-related duties as may be required.

Job Summary

The Oncology Medical Assistant provides support in the clinical and office functions of the department. Duties include direct patient contact, maintaining office systems, and providing assistance in various clinical functions and procedures. Provides clerical support to staff and performs other job-related duties as may be required.

Duties & Responsibilities

Demonstrates competency, individually and as part of the multidisciplinary team, in performing clinical care and assessment of all patient populations. Assists with direct patient care, demonstrating maturity and discretion in dealing with. Provides clinical support to patients and staff. Provides office support, including typing, scheduling and processing forms. Monitors clinical equipment and supplies. Protects and preserves patient rights to confidentiality. Performs other job-related duties as requested by supervisor.

Requirements

High school graduate. Must have completed certification as a Medical Assistant. Requires CPR certification and 3-5 years' experience in administrative/medical setting. Knowledge of medical terminology, computer competency (WP51), knowledge of transcription, and strong typing skills needed. Must have strong organizational and interpersonal skills and demonstrated maturity to work with terminally ill patients. Proficiency in the English language and flexibility in hours needed for possible weekends and evenings.

Internal Posting Period

8/26/2026 - 9/4/2026

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

EEO Statements

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.