Medical Assistant
About The Position
Ackerman Cancer Center is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care and administrative operations in its medical practice. The role greets and rooms patients, prepares them for examinations, performs preliminary physical tests, takes vital signs, and records patient and visit information in the medical record. The Medical Assistant assists physicians with procedures, monitors supplies, prepares exam rooms, and performs some front-office administrative tasks. The position also involves educating patients, scheduling procedures, labs, and imaging appointments, retrieving imaging for physician review, performing phlebotomy, and managing medical record requests and EMR entries. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no holiday or weekend hours.
Requirements
- 1–2 years of clinical and administrative experience in a medical office.
- BLS Provider credential from the American Heart Association.
- National Medical Assistant certification, such as CMA or RMA; the posting lists NCCT, AAMA, or AMT as acceptable certification organizations.
- Good venipuncture skills.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Detail orientation and good organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
- Computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.
Nice To Haves
- Associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Responsibilities
- Check in and room patients, obtain demographic and insurance information, assess vital signs, and administer injections.
- Educate patients and schedule special procedures.
- Request that physicians and registered nurses enter medication orders for procedures.
- Assist physicians with procedures.
- Prepare supplies and exam rooms for patients.
- Escort patients to exam rooms, provide preliminary instructions, perform preliminary physical tests, and update patient history, medications, and visit purpose in the medical record.
- Retrieve imaging for physician review.
- Perform phlebotomy.
- Schedule lab orders and imaging appointments.
- Request, scan, and respond to requests for medical records.
- Enter and maintain patient records in the EMR.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Voluntary benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off (PTO)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
