Oncology Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Care Coordination

Saint Luke's Limited; Missouri; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's East Hospital in Lees Summit, MO, is seeking a Medical Assistant – Oncology to support clinical and administrative tasks in a focused cancer care clinic. This role blends patient care with care coordination and front-office duties.

The position requires BLS and CMA certification, with less than one year of related experience preferred. You will work with a compassionate oncology team to ensure timely, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of applicable experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-visit planning to ensure efficient patient visits.
• Room patients and obtain vital signs, medical histories, and other clinical information.
• Review medications, allergies, and health information for accuracy.
• Administer injections and coordinate vaccines as directed.
• Perform phlebotomy as needed.
• Assist providers with procedures and exam room setup.
• Conduct telephone screening using established protocols.
• Coordinate referrals, diagnostic testing, and specialty services as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Vaccination coordination

Care coordination

Customer service

Medical histories review

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Tools

EMR system

Scheduling software

Job description

Saint Luke's East Hospital in Lees Summit, MO, is seeking a Medical Assistant – Oncology to support clinical and administrative tasks in a focused cancer care clinic. This role blends patient care with care coordination and front-office duties.

The position requires BLS and CMA certification, with less than one year of related experience preferred. You will work with a compassionate oncology team to ensure timely, patient-centered care.