PHYSICS ASSISTANT

Arizona Center for Cancer Care•Peoria, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the medical physicist, the medical assistant of dosimetry records is responsible for assisting the physics and dosimetry team in preparing patient radiation treatment files. This individual ensures that imaging and dosimetry records are prepared and tasked to the appropriate department for treatment planning.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
One-year work experience in the medical field
Word processing and computer experience required
EMR knowledge required
Answer multi-line phones
Excellent work ethic, including integrity, positive attitude, productive, organized, treats leadership with respect, excellent attendance, continuously learning and willing to ask for help
Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a detail oriented, fast-paced setting
Must have a reliable vehicle

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of medical terminology preferred

Responsibilities

Answers telephones and direct calls to appropriate staff
Checks phone messages hourly and returns all calls before lunch, midafternoon, and prior to leaving for the day
Works with various callers and completes requests for medical dosimetry records.
Prepares patient treatment plans for radiation oncologist
Requests/Prepares medical dosimetry records for outgoing request
Obtains medical diagnosis treatment planning for radiation oncologist
Reviews records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations
Scans and imports documents/imaging into the appropriate electronic patient medical record
Determines the appropriate department to forward correspondence
Retrieves imaging disk from imaging portals/sites
Assists with contouring patient treatment plans
Organizes radiation badge reports for chief of physics
Follows confidentiality and security rules when providing information to outside sources
Performs other tasks as requested