Oncology Medical Assistant — Flexible PRN Schedule

Mercyhealth; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Time off

On-demand pay

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Medical Assistant for Medical Oncology on a PRN/pool basis with flexible clinic coverage. The position supports daily office activities, patient prep, examinations, lab work, scheduling, and referrals within a multi-hospital system serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Candidates must graduate from an ABHES/CAAHEP-accredited program or equivalent, have CPR/BLS certification within 90 days, and prefer clinical rotation experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of ABHES or CAAHEP accredited medical assistant program, or an accredited postsecondary program, or NCCA (NHA) accredited program.
• CPR or BLS certification approved within 90 days.
• Experience in a program with a clinical rotation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Rooms patients, collects assessment data and prepares patient according to specific need.
• Assists in examination, treatment and other clinic procedures.
• Assists with laboratory procedures, screening tests and QI projects.
• Answers telephone and triage or direct to appropriate personnel.
• Schedules appointments and enters appointment date and time into scheduler.
• Conducts reminder calls to patients.
• Greets and directs patients, salespeople, and visitors.
• Registers patients by verifying records.
• Makes changes in computer system and chart.
• Coordinates referrals through insurance and other physician offices.
• Collects payment and issues receipts.
• Prepares and maintains patient charts.
• Maintains and orders supplies.

Job description

Mercyhealth is seeking a Medical Assistant for Medical Oncology on a PRN/pool basis with flexible clinic coverage. The position supports daily office activities, patient prep, examinations, lab work, scheduling, and referrals within a multi-hospital system serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Candidates must graduate from an ABHES/CAAHEP-accredited program or equivalent, have CPR/BLS certification within 90 days, and prefer clinical rotation experience.