MA Ontario Cancer Institute Clinic Full-Time Days

Trinity Health•Ontario, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work, and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care. The Cancer Institute is now hiring for a team-oriented and compassionate Medical Assistant! This MA position will support an established Physician and Physician Assistant on different days during the week. This position will work at the Ontario Cancer Institute clinic which provides an opportunity to care for oncology patients in a smaller community setting; small supportive team at the Ontario clinic. The Saint Alphonsus Cancer Institute is proud to be the leading cancer program in Idaho and Eastern Oregon. Our committed team of oncologists and surgeons use advanced technology to provide the highest quality of care for all types of cancer, treating it at the earliest stage. We offer advanced diagnostic tools like low-dose CT and 3D imaging, precision radiation therapies, and integrated care plans and support programs. These help provide seamless care for patients and families. Saint Alphonsus also holds the region's largest clinical trials.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required at hire.
MA certification required within 90 days of hire from one of the following Saint Alphonsus approved agencies: American Association of Medical Assistants (CMA), American Medical Technologists (RMA), National Healthcare Association (CCMA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCMA), National Association of Health Professionals (NRCMA), American Medical Certification Association (CMAC), National Phlebotomy Certification Examination (NPCE MA).
New Graduates: MA certificate of completion required from an accredited program or school. Completion of either a 100-hour MA externship or 6 months MA experience in lieu of the externship hours even with MA certification.
Medical Assistant with Experience: 1 Year of MA experience OR Current MA Certification OR obtain or renew certification within 90 days from hire from approved credentialing agencies listed above.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire.
EMT and CNA certifications will not count towards an MA certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with oncology patients.
Strong experience with EPIC and knowledge of orders.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and partner with the clinical care team to help support all aspects of patient care while patients are undergoing treatment.
Rooming and taking vitals.
Complete chart prep.
Making patient calls including results and MyChart questions.
Work on the computer including items in the work queue, scheduling new patients, scheduling patients for procedures, related appointments, and follow up visits.
Complete related paperwork.