Medical Assistant - Cancer Center - Mercy San Diego (Hillcrest)
About The Position
This is a benefited, full time position working 8-hr shifts Monday-Friday with start times ranging between 7:30-8:30am. Located at the Scripps Cancer Center at Woltman Family College Building at Mercy San Diego in the Hillcrest community. Why join Scripps Health? At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated: Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years. Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025. Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications. Becker's Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care. We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career. Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology. Why Scripps Cancer Center? Substantial autonomy: Key role in Scripps Cancer Center operations. Primary point of contact: Support continuity amid daily staff changes. Critical asset: Assist nurses and doctors addressing diverse cancers. Ensure smooth operations: Maintain effective patient care experience.
Requirements
- Completion of a formal Medical Assistant Program, or Medical Assistance Certification, or a minimum of two years of experience as a military corpsman
- BLS required in clinical setting for the Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA)
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience as a MA in an outpatient setting preferred.
- Hematology/Oncology experience.
Responsibilities
- Rooming patients, checking vitals, assisting with procedures
- Clinic prep assisting with Provider specific protocols
- Maintains a clean, organized, and safe environment
- Organizes and performs patient care services that support the physician’s practice
- Relaying instructions from the physician to the patient or authorized person
- Collecting patient data in person and by phone
- Documenting patient concerns, messages and care provided in the electronic medical record for the physician's review
- Perform blood draws
- Scheduling of appointments and procedures
- Complete and accurate message taking
- Routing messages to the appropriate area for direction
- Order and referral entry, acquisition of pre-certifications
- Setting up of cases in EPIC plus basic registration and updating of demographics
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
