Certified Medical Assistant Oncology

Ascension•Newburgh, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Ascension Medical Group Cancer Center in Newburgh, IN is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for their Oncology/Hematology department. This role involves assisting providers with patient examinations and treatments, performing clinical duties, interviewing patients, measuring vital signs, preparing treatment rooms, and handling basic clerical tasks. The position also includes materials management, maintaining a clean environment, and potentially documenting provider encounters, diagnoses, symptoms, follow-up instructions, and transcribing orders for tests and medications.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Cross accepted.
Medical Assistant specializing in Registered obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
Certified Medical Assistant obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Assist with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a provider (Physician or Advanced Practice Provider).
Assist with treatment ordered by provider as supervised by provider or registered nurse.
Perform select clinical duties.
Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information on patients charts.
Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients.
Perform basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, and filing.
Perform basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies.
Assist with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
May document the provider's encounter with patients. List all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as indicated by the provider.
Transcribe patient orders including, but not limited to, laboratory tests, radiology tests and medications.