Medical Assistant Oncology

Medical Assistant In Oncology

Find your path in health care. Our team members make Banner Health a Great Place To Work. Learn how you can join our dedicated team of professionals. At Banner MD Anderson, patients experience customized, comprehensive and compassionate cancer care. We travel through the cancer journey with patients, supporting their unique medical and personal needs every step of the way. We believe patient care is most effective when it's truly collaborative. Our evidence-based, multidisciplinary approach brings together physicians from all cancer specialties to provide highly coordinated and compassionate care.

As a Medical Assistant in Oncology, you play a crucial role in ensuring smooth operations, patient comfort, and the delivery of an effective patient experience. You'll provide essential support to oncologists and nurses by assisting with administrative tasks, clinical procedures, and patient care coordination within our medical oncology team. Overall, the combination of making a positive impact, building meaningful connections, and engaging in diverse tasks makes working as a medical assistant in medical oncology a uniquely rewarding career.

Schedule : Monday - Friday 8am-4 : 30pm

Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center excels in providing extraordinary health care to residents of the northwest Valley of metro Phoenix and is recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. With 391 licensed beds, the hospital provides a wide range of services including acute medical and surgical services, intensive care, emergency and urgent care, inpatient / outpatient surgery, cardiac catheterization, neurology, orthopedics, oncology, urology, pulmonary, obstetrics and gynecology, outpatient diagnostic services, and adult behavioral services.

Position Summary

• Prepares patient for exam and treatment by taking and recording vital signs, symptoms and other necessary measurements and recording chief complaint; documents pain scores as appropriate.
• Assists providers with exams and minor in-office procedures which could include taking patients' blood pressure, documenting respiration and heart rate / pulse, taking temperature, as well as performing phlebotomies, ear irrigation and EKG's. Acts as chaperon as needed.
• Coordinates and manages patient care including pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions and scheduling of patients for clinic, hospital and other ancillary medical treatments and tests. Responsible for communicating test results to patient.
• Provides clerical support with patient / client notifications and documentation to include but not limited to complete medical records including labs, authorizations, X-Rays, hospital records and any previous care pertaining to each patient visit.
• Maintains a clean, functional environment including cleaning and disinfection of equipment, exam rooms and storage areas.
• Orders supplies as directed, stocks patient care areas.
• Develops and maintains effective communication mechanism with all external and internal customers.
• Completes all necessary on-boarding / orientation activities, including simulation training, as needed or directed.
• Works under the direct supervision of the providers.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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