Medical Assistant; MA; Hematology & Oncology

Summary

Our oncology practice is a place where kindness, teamwork, and purpose truly matter. Our physicians are supportive and approachable, our patients are genuinely wonderful, and our team takes pride in caring for each other as much as we care for our patients. As a Certified Medical Assistant here, you’re not “just” support—you are a critical part of the care coordination that ensures our patients receive seamless, compassionate, high-quality cancer care at every step of their journey.

If you’re looking for meaningful work with a team that values your role and treats you like family, you’ll feel right at home here.

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  Job Summary /
  
  Purpose:
  
  Assists practitioner in performance of procedures, telephone prescription orders/refills, maintaining patient records and relaying test results.
• Department
  
  Description:
  
  The Hematology & Oncology teams at Samaritan Health Services specialize in diagnosing and treating adult cancer patients using chemotherapy, hormonal therapy and biological therapy as well as treating a range of hematologic conditions. We educate patients about their illness, the treatment options and provide supportive care during treatment and into survivorship.
• Experience / Education /
  
  Qualifications:
  
  
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Registered or Certified Medical Assistant required.
  • Healthcare Provider BLS required.
  • Previous medical back office experience/medical assistant training, or completion of a Medical Assistant/Certified Medical Assistant program preferred.
  • Experience in applicable specialty area preferred.
  • Lab/EKG experience preferred.
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
  • Patient Care
    - Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice.
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
    - Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients.
  • Communication
    - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
  • Team Building
    - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
  • Medical Terminology
    - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
  • Social Perceptiveness
    - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
• Physical Demands:
  • Rarely (1 - 10% of the time)

Occasionally: 11 - 33% of the time

Frequently: 34 - 66% of the time

Continually: 67 - 100% of the time

• WALK - INCLINE
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
• LIFT (Knee to chest: 24-54") 20 - 40 Lbs
• PULL (0-20 pounds force)
• CLIMB - STAIRS
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
• LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
• LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
• SQUAT Repetitive
• KNEEL (on knees)
• REACH
  - Upward
• SIT
• WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
• LIFT (Knee to chest: 24-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
• SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
• ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
• ROTATE TRUNK Standing
• FINGER DEXTERITY
• PINCH Fingers
• CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
• CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
• MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
• STAND
• BEND FORWARD at waist
• REACH
  - Forward
• GRASP Hand/Fist
• PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
• PUSH (20-40 pounds force)
• PUSH (40-60 pounds force)
• PUSH (60 or more pounds force)