Certified Medical Assistant - Oncology Clinic- Days
About The Position
The Certified Medical Assistant works at VCU Massey Center’s Adult Outpatient Pavilion, which provides outpatient hematology and medical, surgical, and radiation oncology services. The center offers clinical trials, advanced treatments, enhanced imaging, and multidisciplinary care. The role provides direct, age-specific patient care to an individual or group of patients based on medical orders and the plan of care, under the direction of a physician. The position also provides patient care, emotional support, and problem solving under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner, manager, and/or RN, in accordance with hospital, nursing, and unit policies and procedures. The role may involve handling, transporting, accessing, or contacting medications and related supplies. Certified Medical Assistants work across all three shifts, including weekends and holidays. Shift rotations and schedules are established with the Nurse Manager or Practice Manager and may be adjusted to meet clinic requirements.
Requirements
- Current Medical Assistant certification through a recognized national professional association, such as AAMA, AMT, NHA, ARMA, or NAHP; certification must be maintained during employment.
- AHA BLS HCP certification or equivalent for continued employment.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One year of medical assistant work experience within the last three years if not a graduate of a medical assistant program; no work experience is required for graduates of such a program.
- Experience using a personal computer and software applications, including Microsoft applications and email.
- Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Able to work all three shifts, weekends, and holidays; schedules and shift rotations may be adjusted to meet clinic requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Two to three years of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant.
- Previous experience in an academic health care environment.
- Graduation from an accredited medical assisting training program, such as a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited program.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct, age-specific care to patients based on medical orders and the plan of care under physician direction.
- Provide patient care, emotional support, and problem solving under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner, manager, and/or RN and in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
- Handle, transport, access, and/or come into contact with medications and related supplies as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
