Medical Assistant - Radiation Oncology

Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. The Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute focuses on offering our cancer patients an unparalleled network of coordinated services– all under one roof. Our system of care includes a truly integrated team with the most talented, experienced, and compassionate caregivers and physicians, backed by the latest cutting-edge technology. The Medical Assistant provides basic clinical and clerical support in the delivery of patient care within a busy Radiation Oncology setting. Responsibilities include but, are not limited to the following: Provides direct patient care under direction of provider and nurses, including but not limited to: · Vitals · Allergy & medication reconciliation · Screenings · Patient history · Health maintenance · Advance directives · Virtual health Provides indirect patient care related to the Medical Assistant scope of education, including but not limited to: · Scheduling · Work queues / Worklists · Check in/check out · Referrals · In-basket · Chart prep · Non-clinical patient result callbacks · Prior authorizations · Transportation facilitation Conducts point of care testing including quality control & documentation including but not limited to: • EKG • Hemoglobin A1C • Urinalysis • Hemoglobin POCT • Urine toxicity • INR Education: • Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program OR an active CT CNA, EMT, Paramedic Certification OR relative experience Experience: In lieu of education requirement, at least one year of experience in direct patient care (acute or ambulatory space) may be considered. We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment. /As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status/ Job: * Oncology Organization: * Hartford Hospital Title: Medical Assistant - Radiation Oncology Location: Connecticut-Hartford-80 Seymour Street (10008) Requisition ID: 26158334