Medical Assistant Oncology-Medical

Allina Health • Saint Paul, MN

1d • $22 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides support to providers and nursing staff in delivering timely, quality patient health care services in the Allina Health Cancer Center Saint Paul. The role includes rooming patients, managing patient flow, administering medication, communicating with patients, and supporting patient care. The position is 0.8 FTE (64 hours per two-week pay period), with eight-hour day shifts and no weekend rotation. The starting bonus is $2,000 for eligible external talent.

The Medical Assistant helps prepare patients for examinations and procedures, supports and reinforces patient information, and assists with tests, specimens, results coordination, and delegated clinical tasks. The role also contributes to a safe care environment, maintains exam, medication, and supply rooms, and may provide backup support for front-desk registration and scheduling.

Allina Health describes its mission as providing exceptional care while preventing illness, restoring health, and providing comfort. It emphasizes whole-person care, employee well-being, and an inclusive workplace. The position offers access to employee benefits, subject to FTE and union eligibility. The pay range is $22.04 to $30.01 per hour; starting pay depends on factors including experience, education, and applicable union agreement.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old and have the education and/or experience needed to meet the required principal competencies.
• Must have completed a Medical Assistant program or a comparable healthcare education program with a similar scope of clinical training.
• Candidates with fewer than six months of Medical Assistant experience must have completed at least 160 hours of clinical externship or equivalent clinical practicum.
• Must have one of the following: current BLS certification from the American Heart Association; current BLS certification from the American Red Cross; or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
• Must be able to lift up to 32 lbs. occasionally and up to 25 lbs. frequently.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous Medical Assistant experience.
• Medical terminology knowledge.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred. Acceptable certifications include Certified Medical Assistant (CMA - AAMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA - AMT), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA - NHA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA - NCCT), or Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA - NHA).

Responsibilities

• Room patients, manage patient flow, and obtain relevant medical information and data.
• Collect and confirm patient information through interviews, questionnaires, and vital signs, and document accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Assist patients in preparing for physician examinations, including providing psycho-emotional support.
• Collect, label, and process specimens.
• Facilitate the retrieval of laboratory and imaging results.
• Respond to electronic medical record in-basket messages as delegated by an RN or provider.
• Help cover the front desk and provide backup for patient registration and scheduling as needed.
• Perform patient care tasks delegated by a provider or RN, including injections and assisting with procedures.
• Support patient care and reinforce information about tests, labs, procedure preparation, treatment plans, prevention, and other health topics.
• Coordinate test and procedure results with a provider or RN.
• Prepare refill information for a provider to review and prescribe, as needed.
• Assist with patient transportation, as needed.
• Contribute to a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees; report environmental risks and equipment malfunctions to a supervisor and through safety huddles.
• Use equipment according to policies, procedures, manufacturer directions, and standards.
• Follow policies, procedures, standard work, and proper techniques when providing patient care.
• Clean, stock, and maintain inventory for examination, medication, and supply rooms.
• Report acute problems and changes in a patient's condition.
• Apply high-reliability safety principles to interactions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage.
• PTO/time away.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable.
• Student loan support benefits to help navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, programs, activities, personal coaching, and other well-being resources.
• A $2,000 starting bonus for eligible external talent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed