Medical Assistant Outpatient Oncology Bilingual

Starling Oncology•Plant City, FL

13d•$19 - $23

About The Position

Starling Oncology is hiring a bilingual Medical Assistant to provide administrative and clinical support in an outpatient oncology clinic. The Medical Assistant is an essential member of the patient care team, delivering compassionate, high-quality care while supporting clinic efficiency and a positive patient experience. The role may include cross-training in patient registration and medical records support. Teammates must be willing and able to work assigned shifts at multiple clinic locations and drive between clinics as needed; mileage is reimbursed.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
Compassionate, patient-focused attitude.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to complete blood draws and process laboratory tests.
Ability to work assigned shifts at multiple clinic locations and drive between clinics as needed.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including prolonged standing and walking, occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, and frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and repetitive tasks.
Clear vision and acute hearing for reading charts and monitoring patients.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant Certificate.
Two years of experience as a Medical Assistant or in a related role in an outpatient clinic or medical office setting.
BLS certification.
CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Provide outstanding customer service and exemplify Starling Oncology’s core values.
Participate in company initiatives and team activities.
Document information in electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
Request external medical records and prepare patient charts before appointments.
Measure and document patient vital signs.
Complete reviews of systems and patient intake documentation.
Prepare patients for physician care.
Administer basic first aid.
Perform venipunctures and non-intravenous injections.
Perform basic laboratory procedures, including blood draws and lab processing.
Observe and report patients’ signs or symptoms.
Serve as a chaperone during patient examinations when needed.
Assist with patient examinations, procedures, and treatments.
Administer certain medications as directed by a physician.
Support patient registration and medical records as needed after cross-training.
Travel between clinic locations as needed to support patient care and business operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.