Certified/Registered Medical Assistant - Cancer Institute Radiation Therapy

About the role

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Job Type: Regular

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• Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
• Retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
• Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility

Job Summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Certified/Registered Medical Assistant for Radiation Therapy located at the Edgewood Cancer Center.

Shift/Hours: Full Time, 40 hours/week, 1st shift, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

About the role

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The Certified Medical Assistant provides clinical support to the physician and mid-level providers. The Medical Assistant provides instructions to patients as directed by the providers. The Medical Assistant is also responsible for compliance with all OSHA/CLIA and HIPAA Regulations and ensures completion of all duties vital to business operations. The Medical Assistant is a highly visible position that is always responsible for creating a positive impression with patients, family members, and other visitors to the office.

In addition, provide customer-focused service and provide support to patient flow in a unit or department to include: 1) patient registration, 2) patient scheduling, 3) patient billing, 4) pre-certification (collect insurance information; receipt of co-pays or bill payments), 5) medical records retrieval, release, or collection, and 6) data entry. Responsible for routine problem resolution, assistance with patient flow coordination, and initiation of follow-up with appropriate staff as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education, Credentials, Licenses

• H.S. Diploma/GED
• Accredited Medical Assistant Certification or Credential for the state where work is performed
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be acquired during orientation.

Specialized Knowledge

• Medical terminology
• Computer fluency/literacy
• Communication skills (verbal and written)
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Organization and prioritization skills

Kind and Length of Experience

• Experience as a Medical Assistant
• AND
• A minimum of 1 year experience working in a medical setting

Desirable

• Associates Degree or equivalent
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook
• Experience with electronic medical records software, ie. EPIC

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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