Medical Assistant - Oncology - 40 Hours - Days

Henry Ford Health System
United States, Michigan, Novi
Apr 15, 2025
Medical Assistant - Oncology - 40 Hours - Days SIGN ON BONUS: (For Eligible Candidates) $2,000 BENEFITS: Eligible for Full Time Benefits SHIFT: Days 8:00 am to 4:30 pm LOCATION: Multiple (See Below) Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives? Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Medical Assistant supporting oncology services across multiple locations! We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual to provide high-quality patient care while supporting various departments and specialties in a collaborative environment. Assisting in daily operations of oncology departments at the following locations: Columbus: Oncology West Bloomfield Hospital: Gynecologic Oncology (Gyn/Onc) in Women's Health, Ambulatory Care Bloomfield Township: Oncology What We Offer: Flexibility: A well-organized schedule with advance notice of location requirements, so you can plan ahead and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Growth and Development: The opportunity to work in various oncology settings, allowing you to gain a broad range of knowledge and experience in both inpatient and ambulatory care. Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside a dedicated and compassionate team of healthcare professionals who are committed to providing exceptional patient care. Impactful Work: Be a part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of cancer patients and their families, providing essential support throughout their treatment journey. The Henry Ford cancer experts at Henry Ford Medical Center are dedicated to the care and treatment of cancer patients. This location offers a variety of services for our patients and their families including medical oncology and chemotherapy. Medical Oncologists offer the most advanced medical treatments for certain types of cancer. GENERAL SUMMARY: Under direct supervision of the provider and nursing leadership, yhe 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, Assisting the provider during the examination/procedure. EDUCATION REQUIRED: * High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 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. Additional Requirements: Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with completion of a formal clinical externship (160 hour minimum). OR 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. OR Current Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in clinical medical assisting. OR Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). OR Licensed Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with at least one-year clinical experience in clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years. OR Military trained medical personnel with at least one-year clinical experience in clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: Current BLS-C upon hire or successful completion by end of orientation PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Works in a patient care setting with possible exposure to communicable diseases. Manual dexterity required to complete performance of duties. Walks, stands, stoops, and may require some heavy lifting of patients and/or equipment. Additional Information Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group Department: Oncology - Columbus Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable