Certified/Registered Medical Assistant - Cancer Institute Radiation Therapy

St. Elizabeth Healthcare•Edgewood, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Certified/Registered Medical Assistant to support Radiation Therapy at the Edgewood Cancer Center. The Medical Assistant provides clinical support to physicians and mid-level providers and gives patients instructions as directed by providers. The role supports compliance with OSHA, CLIA, and HIPAA regulations and completes duties essential to business operations. It is a highly visible position that helps create a positive impression for patients, family members, and other visitors. The position also provides customer-focused service and supports patient flow in the department, including registration, scheduling, billing, pre-certification and collection of insurance information or payments, medical-record retrieval, release or collection, and data entry. The Medical Assistant resolves routine problems, helps coordinate patient flow, initiates follow-up with appropriate staff, and performs other assigned duties. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, first-shift role, scheduled from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Accredited Medical Assistant certification or credential for the state where the work is performed.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be acquired during orientation.
Experience as a Medical Assistant.
At least 1 year of experience working in a medical setting.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Computer fluency or literacy.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
Organization and prioritization skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or equivalent.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Experience with electronic medical records software, such as EPIC.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical support to physicians and mid-level providers.
Provide patient instructions as directed by providers.
Comply with OSHA, CLIA, and HIPAA regulations.
Complete duties that support business operations and create a positive impression for patients, families, and visitors.
Support patient registration, scheduling, billing, and pre-certification, including collecting insurance information and receiving co-pays or bill payments.
Retrieve, release, or collect medical records and perform data entry.
Resolve routine problems and assist with patient-flow coordination.
Initiate follow-up with appropriate staff as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.