Oncology Medical Assistant TEMP 40D

Care New England; Lincoln (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England is seeking an Oncology Medical Assistant to support both clinical and office functions within the department. The role involves direct patient contact, maintaining office systems, and assisting in clinical procedures, while providing clerical support to staff.

The position requires teamwork within a multidisciplinary environment and a commitment to patient confidentiality. Applicants should be graduates of high school with CMA certification and CPR, plus 3–5 years of experience

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma and certified medical assistant.
• CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and transcription.
• Strong typing and computer skills.
• Good organizational and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work with terminally ill patients.
• English proficiency and flexibility for weekends/evenings.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in clinical care and assessment as part of the team.
• Assists with direct patient care with discretion.
• Provides clinical support to patients and staff.
• Provides office support including typing, scheduling and forms processing.
• Monitors clinical equipment and supplies.
• Protects patient confidentiality and rights.
• Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Typing

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Maturity

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Medical Assistant

CPR Certification

Tools

WP51

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.

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: 9/23/2026 - 10/2/2026

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.