Certified Medical Assistant-Oncology Practice-Lead at Southcoast Health System

OverviewCommunity Focused. Care Driven.Join Southcoast Health where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other our patients and our community is more than a mission - its our way of life and youll be at the heart of it.Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit charitable health system with multiple hospitals clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.Nestled in local communities Southcoast Health provides inclusive ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class comprehensive healthcare close to home.Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted Best Place to Work for 7 years in a row!We are searching for a talented Certified Medical Assistant-Oncology Practice-Lead*$3500 new hire sign-on bonus for this position. (rehires termed more than 1 year also eligible)*Hours:40hrs Shift:Day shift; 7:30am - 4:00pmLocation: Cancer Center Fall River MA A career at Southcoast Health offers you:A culture of well-being that embraces respects and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serveCompetitive pay and comprehensive benefits packageGenerous Earned Time Off Package**Employee Wellbeing Program403B Retirement Plan with company matchTuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programsProfessional growth opportunities and customized leadership training**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.ResponsibilitiesPosition reports to the Oncology Nurse Manger or designee; perform a variety of medical assisting duties in support of the Southcoast Cancer Centers. Under the supervision of medical oncology providers/nurses and in collaboration with clinic team members provide the highest quality of care and treatment for all patients. Assist providers with patient care and procedures. Facilitate efficient flow of patients through the clinic. May be responsible for telephone communication with patients including communication of test results surgery schedules procedures and providing appropriate counsel and follow-up under the direction of a designated supervisor. Utilize an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to update and/or access patient information as appropriate. This lead role requires close collaboration and synergetic partnerships with the leadership team and providers. This role will serve as a resource for the Oncology MA team responsible for evaluating competency and training of all new hires. Must work collaboratively with leadership in the orientation of new staff and staff scheduling. Facilitate efficient flow of patients through the clinic as well as facilitate quality improvement initiatives. Responsibilities include ordering of clinical supplies as needed.QualificationsEqual to completion of four years of high school or equivalent plus specialized courses and training.National third-party certification such as AMCA AAMA AMT CCMA (NHA certification) or NCMA (NCCT certification) is required at the time of hire for new hires or by March 31 2017 for current SPG/SHG Medical Assistants.Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program or equivalent medical office practice experience is required.BLS certification is also required.Prior experience in using an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and/or health-related computer software is preferred.One (1) year of medical assistance work experience is preferred.Other certifications based on practice specialty may be preferred.Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.Pay RangeUSD $24.03 - USD $29.70 /Hr. Key Skills EMR Systems,Clinical Laboratory Experience,Athenahealth,Algebra,eClinicalWorks,Primary Care Experience,Phlebotomy,Medical office experience,Vital Signs Experience,Experience Administering Injections,Medical Terminology,Medication Administration Employment Type : Unclear Experience: years Vacancy: 1