Medical Assistant Oncology

Banner Health

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant in Oncology assists clinicians and nursing staff in providing medical care and implementing and evaluating direct patient care. The role uses specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills to support an excellent patient experience within the medical oncology team. The position works under the direct supervision of providers and interacts with staff across departments, physicians, patients, families, and external health care contacts.

The schedule is part-time, 24 hours per week, on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, during the day. The position is based at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center on the Banner Gateway Campus in Gilbert, Arizona. Nationally certified Medical Assistants with at least 12 months of Medical Assistant work experience may qualify for a sign-on bonus of $1,000 issued within 45 business days and $1,000 issued after 12 months of employment. Eligible candidates must commit to 12 months with Banner Health.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent working knowledge.
• Completion of a Banner-approved medical assistant training program that meets state-defined regulations.
• Active Medical Assistant certification as an RMA from AMT, CMA from AAMA, CCMA from NHA, or NCMA from NCCT.
• BLS certification required upon hire.
• Strong computer skills, including ability to work with medical software.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple changing priorities effectively and in an organized fashion.
• For sign-on bonus eligibility: national Medical Assistant certification through NHA, NCCT, RMA/AMT, or AAMA; at least 12 months of work experience as a Medical Assistant; and a 12-month commitment to Banner Health.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with office medical procedures and treatments.
• Knowledge of insurance, managed care operations, EMR, and scheduling software.
• Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations and treatment by recording vital signs, symptoms, other measurements, chief complaints, and pain scores as appropriate; report signs of a change in condition to the clinician.
• Assist providers with examinations and minor in-office procedures, including blood pressure, respiration and pulse, temperature, phlebotomy, ear irrigation, and EKGs; act as a chaperone when needed and use universal precautions and personal protective equipment.
• Prioritize patient flow through the clinical process.
• Coordinate patient care, including pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions, and scheduling for clinic, hospital, and ancillary treatments and tests; communicate test results to patients and support clinicians in providing optimal care.
• Administer medications in accordance with established policies and procedures or as directed.
• Provide clerical support for patient notifications and documentation, including maintaining complete medical records and providing accurate, timely billing information for patient encounters.
• Maintain a clean and functional environment by cleaning and disinfecting equipment, exam rooms, and storage areas; sterilize equipment and instruments appropriately, follow manufacturer recommendations and OSHA guidelines for hazardous substances, perform basic equipment maintenance, and coordinate repairs.
• Order supplies as directed and stock patient care areas; manage medication-related tasks, including expired medications or equipment and recalls.
• Maintain effective communication with internal and external customers and demonstrate service orientation and teamwork.
• Complete required onboarding and orientation activities, including simulation training as needed or directed.
• Prioritize information from multiple sources to support responses to changes in patients’ and families’ health status and communicate with physician offices to report, request, or clarify information.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus for eligible certified, experienced Medical Assistants: $1,000 issued within 45 business days and $1,000 issued after 12 months of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED