Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Hematology/Oncology Clinic

Sentara Health • Charlottesville, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Oncology Clinic Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) will assist six physicians and three advanced practice providers within the physician's clinic group at the Cancer Center with rooming patients, vital signs, IV placement, patient intake, and phlebotomy. The Center can expect to see between 80-90 patients per day. The team at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hematology and Medical Oncology Associates have expert knowledge of a variety of cancer treatments, including: Chemotherapy Biotherapy Hormonal therapy Targeted therapy A broad range of supportive therapies to reduce or prevent anticipated side effects of treatment are available. The Sentara Martha Jefferson Infusion Center is on site at our offices, offering a safe, convenient and comfortable environment where patients can receive intravenous infusions and therapeutic injections. Sentara Martha Jefferson has under a 12.6% RN Turnover rate Patient Satisfaction scores are highest in the system at Martha Jefferson Sentara Martha Jefferson Foundation education assistance program up to $32,500 Free Parking at Sentara Martha Jefferson The Medical Assistant provides an environment for safety; identifies, addresses, and incorporates principles of safety for the patient, visitors, and employees. Provides patient care tasks and procedures and administrative duties (as appropriate). Demonstrates the ability to objectively assess a specific situation from a number of viewpoints considers an array of alternatives, assists with the development of realistic action plans and evaluates outcomes. Demonstrates the development of the specific skills and knowledge required of medical assistants, effective inter-departmental interactions, and ability to follow department and system policies, procedures, and practices. Productive and efficient in daily operations. Utilizes appropriate resources that are safe, effective, ethical, and fiscally responsible.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or Equivalent required
• BLS required within 90 days of hire
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or EMT Basic Certification (EMT) required upon hire
• 1 year of clinical experience required
• Medical Terminology and Data entry experience required

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Studies in Medical Assisting Preferred
• 2 years of Clinic Experience preferred
• Oncology or Hematology experience preferred
• Vital Signs and intake experience preferred
• Phlebotomy experience preferred

Responsibilities

• assist six physicians and three advanced practice providers
• rooming patients
• vital signs
• IV placement
• patient intake
• phlebotomy
• Provides patient care tasks and procedures and administrative duties (as appropriate)
• identifies, addresses, and incorporates principles of safety for the patient, visitors, and employees

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees