Medical Assistant

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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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…).
5. Functions collaboratively with all staff to ensure continuity of care.
6. Gives patient injections (ethyol & lupron).  No narcotic injections.
7. Draws patient blood and obtains results (charts) for the medical record.  Prepares patient for procedures (pelvic exams & bronchs) and assists providers as needed.
8. 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