Medical Assistant - Oncology - White Lake

Medical Assistant - Oncology - 40 Hours - Days

$2,000 Sign on Bonus (for eligible candidates)

Eligible for Full Time Benefits

Shift: Days

Location:

Columbus Medical Center in Novi

We are seeking a compassionate and driven Medical Assistant to join our dedicated Oncology team. The ideal candidate brings prior MA experience. Oncology experience is a plus, but not required, demonstrates strong time management, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Our team values individuals who are quick learners, proactive problem-solvers, and who show a genuine desire to support both patients and coworkers. In this role, attention to detail is essential—not just to complete tasks efficiently, but to ensure the highest level of care for our acutely ill cancer patients.

Patience, empathy, and a service-driven mindset are key. Candidates must have reliable transportation and a strong sense of reliability, as consistent and timely care is critical to our patients’ health and well-being.

At Henry Ford Medical Center – Columbus, our cancer experts provide cutting-edge treatment and compassionate care. Our center offers a full range of services, including medical oncology and chemotherapy, ensuring comprehensive support for patients and their families throughout their cancer journey. If you are passionate about making a difference and ready to contribute to an exceptional care team, we encourage you to apply.

Under direct supervision of the provider and/or nursing leadership, the Medical Assistant performs a variety of administrative and clinical tasks to assist in the quality and compassionate care provided to patients. These duties may include but are not limited to the greeting and escorting of patients to the exam room, obtaining medical histories, the measurement and recording of vital signs, preparing patients for an examination/procedure, and assisting the provider during the examination/procedure.

• Escort patient to room and prepares patient for examination, procedure, and treatment.
• Obtain vital signs and record in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Obtain and record patient history employing critical thinking skills.
• Prepare for, set up and assist with examinations, procedures, and treatments per protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare, administer, and document oral, parenteral medications and immunizations as ordered by the supervising provider. Consistently follow the six rights of medication administration. Maintains accurate immunization and medication administration records.
• Document care provided during patient visit in the EHR.
• Recognize and respond to emergencies.
• Actively monitor & respond timely to patient requests via telephone encounter, In Basket message and/or My Chart according to identified time frames and documents responses in the EHR.
• Enter medication, radiology, and lab orders in the electronic health record per protocol for provider sign off.
• Discharge patient providing after visit instructions to patient and/or caregiver as directed by the provider.
• Prepare medication refill/request for provider review and signature in EHR.

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

• Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills preferred.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of clinical skills as related to ambulatory patient care preferred.
• Ability to problem-solve preferred.
• Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills preferred.
• EPIC (Electronic Medical Record) experience preferred.

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with completion of a formal clinical externship (160 hour minimum).
• Graduate from a Medical Assistant program without completion of a clinical externship but with a minimum one-year experience in clinical medical assisting within the past five (5) years.
• Current Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in clinical medical…