Medical Assistant - Oncology

Peace Health is seeking a Medical Assistant - Oncology for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position.

Salary range: $25.62 – $34.58, depending on education, training, work experience, seniority, and applicable agreements.

Hiring Bonus may be available!

Assist physicians/providers in the delivery of patient care within the scope of practice for a Medical Assistant, collaborating with the healthcare team.

• Prepares patients for examination and treatment or anesthesia interview as applicable, taking and recording patient history and vital signs.
• Prepares exam and/or treatment rooms; selects, sets up, and maintains medical supplies and equipment for all examinations, procedures, and anesthesia interviews.
• Gives injections, applies splints and dressings, and facilitates simple wound management under provider orders.
• Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• May transport specimens.
• May assist in scheduling patients for tests, initial and follow‑up appointments.
• May maintain patient files, records, and other information, including entry of data into the electronic medical record.
• May provide phone screening of the patient to appropriate clinical staff and/or physician.
• Collaborates with a variety of personnel and departments to ensure smooth clinic operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Accredited Program
  
  Required:
  
  Medical Assistant or
• Accredited Program
  
  Required:
  
  Medical Office Assistant that allows caregiver to sit for the MOA certification exam (e.g., associate degree in Allied Health) or
• Apprenticeship
  
  Required:
  
  Medical Assistant

• Minimum of 1 year, preferred: experience in a medical office.

• Required:
  
  WA State MA Certification. State of Washington Medical Assistant – Interim Certified credential accepted. Caregiver must obtain Medical Assistant‑Certified (Non‑Interim) credential within 12 months of issuance of interim credential by the State of Washington.
• Required:
  
  Basic Life Support upon hire.
• National Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age‑specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs. (Required)
• Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality. (Required)
• Ability to collaborate with other multidisciplinary team members. (Required)
• Proficiency in the use of computer and office equipment. Familiarity with desktop computing tools, multi‑line phone systems and insurance billing preferred. (Required)
• Ability to efficiently manage time and prioritize multiple tasks. (Required)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. (Required)
• Understand the principles of asepsis if applicable. (Required)

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull:
  Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (e.g., medical carts).
• Perform hands‑on CPR at least 20 mins using 100‑125 lbs. of force. Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
• Bending / stooping / squatting / reaching / kneeling frequently.
• Lifting (non‑patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Peace Health is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package, including full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer‑paid life and disability insurance with additional buy‑up coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits; and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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