Medical Assistant - Oncology

Job Description Summary

Our Grant oncology care site is hiring for a day shift, full-time medical assistant to work with our oncology population. Hours are 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent AND one of the following:
• Completion of a High School Medical Assistant Career Technical Program
• Graduation from an accredited School of Medical Assisting
• Completion of Military Medic training
• Certification as a Paramedic (EMT-P)
• At least one year of experience as a physician-trained Medical Assistant in a similar clinical setting

High School or GED (Required). BLS – Basic Life Support – American Heart Association.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Facilitate efficient and effective patient flow, including preparing patients for visits and providing services as directed by providers in accordance with policy and scope of practice.
• Complete Care Connect EMR documentation skills.
• Perform mandatory administrative duties ensuring all information is current and updated, including maintenance and monitoring of EMR.
• Maintain and clean the environment, work area, and equipment; report any malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
• Communicate with patients and customers respectfully and compassionately.
• Collaborate with the health care team to ensure continuity and quality of care and coordination of services.
• Collect and monitor patient data; report patient data and patient needs as directed.
• Adhere to documentation guidelines around patient chargeable items/services.
• Continuously monitor processes and services for quality, cost effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Engage in process and quality improvement activities; make and implement recommendations to improve operational efficiency and implement new services.
• Engage in continuous study of the professional field, including best practices, to maintain competence, knowledge, and skills.
• Complete required continuous training and education, including department-specific requirements.
• Promote and advocate for patient quality, safety, and experience initiatives; act as a role model.
• Serve as SME/resource to the department/unit/practice in areas such as quality, performance improvement, and EMR (e.g., EPIC Super User).
• Oversee efficient patient flow, including preparation for visits/admissions and providing education as determined by providers.
• Lead and support development of standard work and necessary customizations.
• Act as a clinical preceptor and train new staff.
• Ensure compliance with scope of practice and High Reliability Organization (HRO) principles of safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Adapt to changes in job profile and responsibilities as the role evolves.

Work Shift

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Department

Medical Oncology Grant

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all persons in all aspects of the associate‑employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.