Medical Assistant - Dana Cancer Center

Title: Medical Assistant - Dana Cancer Center

Department Org: Dana Cancer Center - 110250

Employee Classification: B5 - Unclass Full Time AFSCME HSC

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME HSC

Primary Location: HSC H

Shift: 1

Start Time: 8:30 am End Time: 5:00 pm

Posted Salary: $18.42 - $21.02

Float: True

Rotate: True

On Call: True

Travel: True

Weekend/Holiday: True

Job Description:

The Medical Assistant assists in implementing healthcare services, assists fellow employees in providing the highest quality personalized patient care, and maintains a positive work relationship with the healthcare team. The Medical Assistant provides individualized, direct patient care of patients under the supervision of a physician.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Medical Assisting Diploma, Degree, or Certificate is required. May consider other medical certificates in a related field if combined with a CMA/RMA certification.
• Medical Assistant credentialing within 120 calendar days of hire is required. Exceptions may be considered due to the timing of testing or other unforeseen circumstances.
• American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS certification is required. Will accept American Red Cross “CPR for Professional Rescuers” at time of hire only. Certification must be active at the time of hire and maintained throughout employment in the position.
• Possesses knowledge and skills in techniques of good patient care and maintains competency through continuing education.
• Requires the ability to operate various types of office equipment, including but not limited to Personal computers, fax machines, copiers, and telephones.
• Exhibits accuracy, integrity, and flexibility to work in multiple outpatient areas.
• Previous Electronic Medical Records experience preferred.
• Previous Ambulatory Care medical assisting or nursing experience is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Electronic Medical Records experience preferred.
• Previous Ambulatory Care medical assisting or nursing experience is preferred.