Medical Assistant Oncology

## Medical Assistant Oncology Apply:
BUMC Phoenix (925 E McDowell Rd):
Full time:
Posted Today:
R4454295
** Primary City/State:
** Phoenix, Arizona
** Department Name:
** BMDA Physician Clinic
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* Work Shift:

** Day
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At
** Banner MD Anderson**, patients experience customized, comprehensive and compassionate cancer care. We travel through the cancer journey with patients, supporting their unique medical and personal needs every step of the way. We believe patient care is most effective when it’s truly collaborative. Our evidence-based, multidisciplinary approach brings together physicians from all cancer specialties to provide highly coordinated and compassionate care.

As a
** Medical Assistant in Oncology,
** you play a crucial role in ensuring smooth operations, patient comfort, and the delivery of an effective patient experience. You'll provide essential support to oncologists and nurses by assisting with administrative tasks, clinical procedures, and patient care coordination within our medical oncology team. Overall, the combination of making a positive impact, building meaningful connections, and engaging in diverse tasks makes working as a medical assistant in medical oncology a uniquely rewarding career.
** Schedule**:
Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pm
** Or
* * 4 Ten hour shifts

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals.

Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve MagnetTM recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics.

POSITION SUMMARY  This position is responsible for assisting clinicians and nursing staff in providing medical care, as well as, implementing and evaluating direct patient care. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment and skills to provide an excellent patient experience.
CORE FUNCTIONS  
1. Prepares patient for exam and treatment by taking and recording vital signs, symptoms and other necessary measurements and recording chief complaint; documents pain scores as appropriate. Reports condition of patient which may be indicative of change in the patient's condition to the clinician.
2. Assists providers with exams and minor in-office procedures which could include taking patients’ blood pressure, documenting respiration and heart rate/pulse, taking temperature, as well as performing phlebotomies, ear irrigation and EKG’s. Acts as chaperon as needed. Uses universal blood and body fluid precautions at all times and personal protective equipment as needed. Responsible for prioritization of patient flow through clinical process.
3. Coordinates and manages patient care including pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions and scheduling of patients for clinic, hospital and other ancillary medical treatments and tests. Responsible for communicating test results to patient. Acts as a resource to clinician in order to provide optimal patient care. May administer medications in accordance with established policies and procedures or as directed.
4. Provides clerical support with patient/client…