Medical Assistant-Non-Certified-Oncology

Southcoast Health System

USD $15.95 - USD $25.76 /Hr.

tuition assistance, 403(b), retirement plan

United States, Massachusetts, Fairhaven

Mar 05, 2025

Medical Assistant-Non-Certified-Oncology

Location

US-MA-Fairhaven

ID

2025-39725

Schedule

Regular Per Diem

Remote

Department

S-Fhvn Med Onc

Overview

Community 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 - it's our way of life, and you'll 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 Medical Assistant-Non-Certified-Oncology

Hours: Per Diem

Shift: Day shift; 8:00am - 4:30pm

Location: Cancer Center - Fairhaven, 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 serve

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

Generous Earned Time Off Package**

Employee Wellbeing Program

403B Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

Professional 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.

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision and direction of the Manager, Patient Care Services or designee, assist nurses and providers with all aspects of patient care. This may include, but is not limited to, collecting assessment data, assist with invasive medical procedures (ie. bone marrow biopsies, lumbar puncture), perform tests as assigned (ie EKG, specimen collection), room patients, medication reconciliation, documentation, telephone communication with patients and medical offices, order entry, patient scheduling and registration, etc. Provide patients with written information regarding medications and disease as assigned. Facilitate efficient flow of patients through the oncology clinic.

Qualifications

Completion of four years of high school or equivalent.
One (1) year experience as Nurses Aid, Clinical Associate or Medical Assistant required.
Experience with very ill or terminally ill patients is preferred.
Proficiency with electronic medical records, meditech or other healthcare computer software preferred.
Medical Terminology course required.
Current BLS certification required.
Medical Assistant Certificate Program required within three months of date of hire.
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 Range

USD $15.95 - USD $25.76 /Hr.