Medical Assistant Radiation

Cancer Specialists LLC•Jacksonville, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Cancer Specialists of North Florida is recruiting an experienced Medical Assistant for its busy Radiation Department at the Ascension Riverside Office. The Medical Assistant supports physicians and clinicians with patient care in a medical environment that may include medical oncology, radiation oncology, diagnostic imaging, or BMT. The role helps maintain efficient patient flow and assists with examinations, procedures, and patient education. It also includes clinic support such as filing, answering phones, and maintaining physician schedules. Travel is required to CSNF clinics that provide radiation therapy. The employee must support and adhere to the organization’s Compliance Program, including its Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Entry-level position requiring 0–3 years of experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant in a hospital or clinic setting.
Current CPR certification required.

Nice To Haves

Certificate of graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Certified Medical Assistant credential.

Responsibilities

Escort patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment rooms as appropriate.
Record patient data before physician visits, including vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
Obtain required patient records and verify consent is present before treatment or procedures.
Prepare and stock exam and treatment rooms, and order supplies as needed.
Assist physicians with examinations and procedures as requested.
Assist with delegated patient education activities, including distributing educational literature.
Maintain exam and treatment room disinfection protocols; process instruments and equipment as needed.
Phone in prescriptions and make other patient calls as directed by physicians and registered nurses.
Schedule patient tests, procedures, hospital admissions, and follow-up appointments as applicable; arrange pre-authorizations and pre-certifications as needed; inform physicians of patient reschedules and no-shows.
Obtain new patient records and previous test results, including x-rays and scans.
Perform administrative duties such as typing, filing, faxing, and reception as requested by a supervisor or physician.
Display excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Adhere to Cancer Specialists of North Florida’s Compliance Program, Code of Ethics, and Business Standards.
Travel to CSNF clinics that provide radiation therapy to patients.