Medical Assistant - Radiation Oncology

Job Description

Job Description

Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers has beautiful state-of-the-art integrated Cancer and Women's Centers, with locations strategically located throughout the Valley. Each one provides a superior cancer care environment with a full spectrum of cancer related services for patients. Our multi-disciplinary team approach includes surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, women's centers, diagnostic imaging services, social service support, nutritionist, integrative services, and genetic counseling.

Mission Statement : To serve the community by providing quality, comprehensive cancer care which respects the values and needs of each individual.

Overview: The role of the Medical Assistant is a key member of the practice and provides clinical expertise to ensure all patients receive high quality; efficient care. Performs delegated medical functions under the direction of a provider, authorized practitioner or RN in the delivery of care. This position is for our Radiation Oncology department. This is a full-time, day shift working 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares schedule and all rooms for the day.
• Rooms patients.
• Completes all necessary paperwork for new patients. Encounters new patient documents.
• Enter orders for Labs.
• Schedules new patients, procedures, imaging procedures, simulations and reschedules for missed appointments.
  Logs missed appointments and mails letters.
• Obtains medical records for patients.
• Calls in prescriptions, e-prescribe scripts.
• Calls patients to confirm appointments. Notifies patients of negative test results.
• Requests CDs for imaging or dosimetry.
• Answers triage phone calls and responds appropriately.
• Must be willing to travel between offices with reliable transportation.
• Answers phone calls and return all messages by the end of the business day.
• Assists Medical Oncology Department and Women’s Clinic if needed.
• Obtains authorizations for medications.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Stable work history, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use office equipment, computer, and typing is essential.
• Easily adaptable to a computer environment.
• Must be able to obtain vital signs and take instructions from Physicians.
• Must be able to relate well to patients.
• Ability to effectively communicate.

Education and Qualifications:

• 1-2 years' MA experience required.
• Previous RadOnc experience preferred.
• National MA Certification a plus (or must obtain within 90 days).
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package including health/dental/vision and life insurance, 401K, and a caring work environment. We are an E.O.E.

Please visit our website at "Outsmarting Cancer One Patient at a Time"