Medical Assistant - Oncology
Saint Luke's Health System
- Location
- Onsite (Saint Luke's East Hospital | 100 NE Saint Lukes Blvd | Lees Summit | MO, Missouri)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
Saint Luke's Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant to join its Oncology team in Lee's Summit, MO. The role involves providing direct patient care, performing clinical tasks like phlebotomy, and coordinating care within a specialty cancer treatment clinic.
Skills
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Job Description
🩺 Medical Assistant – Oncology
📍 East Location
Join Saint Luke's Oncology team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients throughout their cancer care journey. This position combines direct patient care, care coordination, and administrative support while working alongside a compassionate team of providers and nursing professionals in a specialty oncology clinic.
What You'll Do
✅ Patient Care
- Perform pre-visit planning to ensure efficient and effective patient visits
- Room patients and obtain vital signs, medical histories, and other clinical information
- Review medications, allergies, and health information for accuracy
- Administer injections and coordinate vaccines as directed
- Perform phlebotomy as needed
- Assist providers with procedures as needed
- Conduct telephone screening using established protocols
- Provide exceptional customer service while maintaining a professional and compassionate demeanor
✅ Oncology Support
- Support patients receiving treatment and ongoing care for cancer and hematology-related conditions
- Assist with patient education and care coordination
- Communicate provider instructions regarding medications, laboratory testing, treatment plans, and follow-up appointments
- Coordinate referrals, diagnostic testing, and specialty services as needed
- Help ensure patients receive timely and compassionate care throughout their treatment journey
✅ Administrative Responsibilities
- Utilize the EMR system for documentation and patient care coordination
- Scan and upload documents into the electronic medical record
- Schedule appointments, testing, treatments, and follow-up visits
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
- Provide front office coverage as needed
- Perform additional duties based on clinic needs
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
💙 Convenient East location
💙 Collaborative team of providers, nurses, and support staff
💙 Opportunity to make a meaningful impact during a critical time in patients' lives
💙 Diverse responsibilities combining clinical and administrative skills
💙 Supportive and compassionate specialty care environment
If you're a compassionate, detail-oriented Medical Assistant with excellent customer service skills and a passion for patient-centered care, we'd love to hear from you! 🌟
Job Requirements
Applicable Experience:
Less than 1 yearBasic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Medical Assistant (Certified) - Various