Medical Assistant or CMA, Ambulatory - Oncology

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Facility: Marsh Main

Location: Marshfield, WI

Address: 1000 N Oak Ave, Marshfield, WI 54449, USA

Shift: 8 Hours
- Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly

Hours:

40.00

Salary Range: $19.00 - $29.50

Monday
- Friday clinic schedule with no evenings, weekends, or holidays. This position will also provide coverage at our Wisconsin Rapids Center location (outreach) one day per week but may vary.

Join our Oncology team and make a difference every day. As an Oncology Medical Assistant, you will be an integral member of a compassionate, collaborative care team providing exceptional support to patients throughout their cancer journey. We offer a rewarding work environment, opportunities for professional growth, meaningful patient relationships, and the chance to contribute to life-changing care.

• Strong provider and staff teamwork with a family-like culture.
• Opportunity to care for patients close to home in a community-based cancer center.
• Participation in nationally recognized cancer programs and quality initiatives.
• Supportive leadership committed to employee engagement and development.

The Medical Assistant (MA) functions within the administration pre-defined scope of practice guidelines per state location of practice. The MA in the ambulatory care setting collects subjective and objective health status data from the patient or caregiver and communicates this data to the health care provider. Participates in the care of patients by providing contributing data to licensed health care professionals;

and following through on the patient’s plan of care under the direction of the provider. Communicates the provider’s written instructions for care to the patient, or caregiver, by transmission of specifically defined information. Will participate in care for patients, across the lifespan, in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, treatment, and follow-up as patients move in and out of care settings.

Performs a variety of duties under the direct supervision of a person licensed to practice medicine. A sampling of the specialized clinical duties performed includes, but is not limited to, obtaining vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, observing and reporting patient’s signs or symptoms, and performing point of care testing.

Minimum

Required:

Must be a graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program or successful completion of the following courses or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution within 12 months of hire:
Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology and Pharmacology.
Two years’ experience as a Medical Assistant is required if education is not met at time of hire.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment. Re-certification as required.

OR

Must be a graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program.
Prior Experience In a Healthcare Setting Is Preferred.
Nationally certified or registered as a Medical Assistant (MA).
Certification (CMA) obtained through a nationally approved certification program for medical assistant, including but not limited to:
American…