Position Summary:
Responsible for assisting the Radiation Oncologists, Registered Nurses and other Cancer Center staff with basic clinical and office functions to ensure a coordinated approach to oncology patient care activities. Works closely with nursing team and medical staff to ensure quality patient care in a timely manner.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Works collaboratively with registered nurses and the radiation oncologists in delivering patient care. Obtains history of patient complaints, prepares patient for exam and takes vital signs.
- Completes a weekly chart review for patients scheduled for consults and follow-up appointments on Fridays from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm. to ensure that patient charts are prepared and ready for scheduled visits.
- Performs clerical work consisting of: scheduling patient appointments (X-ray, MRI, PET, Sim), registering patients, triaging phone calls, filing. Bills for clinic services provided in IMPAC system.
- Provides direct clinical coverage for the outreach radiation oncology clinic in Lapeer. Serves as a back-up for the Owosso clinic as needed. Prepares materials for clinic operations and all associated follow-up activities (scheduling of tests, etc…).
- Functions collaboratively with all staff to ensure continuity of care.
- Gives patient injections (ethyol & lupron). No narcotic injections.
- Draws patient blood and obtains results (charts) for the medical record. Prepares patient for procedures (pelvic exams & bronchs) and assists providers as needed.
- Cleans and stocks exam rooms and HDR room on a daily basis.
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Graduate of approved program for Medical Assistant or 1 year of experience as a medical assistant
- BLS certification
Preferred:
- Previous oncology office experience
Medical Assistant Certification
Additional Information
- Schedule: Full-time
- Requisition ID: 26011482
- Daily Work Times: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. var
- Hours Per Pay Period: 80
- On Call: No
- Weekends: No