Medical Assistant Oncology

Job Description: Shift Details: Full-Time (40 hrs/wk – Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm) Unit/Location: St. George Medical Oncology Additional Details: Please review Minimum Qualifications listed below before applying. Are you interested in advancing your career while helping people live the healthiest lives possible? As a Medical Assistant at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care. At Intermountain, you will be part of a team that values career advancement, innovation and collaboration, where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a lasting impact. Job Essentials Performs basic clerical and office duties including: Assembles necessary documents and supplies. Effectively uses computer applications in the office setting. Schedules, coordinates, and monitors appointments, inpatient and outpatient admissions, tests, treatments, and procedures. Maintains medical records and other information. Maintains inventory of supplies. Orders and restocks as needed to ensure availability for patient care. Accurately documents patient history, physical, and vital information into the medical record. Performs business and financial duties including: Under the direction of the provider, assigns procedural and diagnostic coding to encounter forms. Conducts pre-authorizations and referrals in accordance with third party insurer requirements. Facilitates timely billing by completing necessary documentation. Performs clinical functions within acceptable standards of care including: Prioritizes (triage) patient needs identified through phone, electronic, and walk-in communication in accordance with established guidelines, standing orders, and protocols. Recognizes and appropriately responds to emergency situations. Prepares and maintains examination and treatment areas. Performs complete intake process as specified by physician or other providers (chief complaint, history, vital signs, height, weight, OFC, care process model data, etc.). Administers screening tests to patients (e.g., visual tests, audiology, spirometry, EKGs) within practice type. Assists provider with examinations, procedures, treatments, and interventions. Provides patient education as directed (content reflects specific MA training, guidelines, care process models, protocols). Reports significant changes in patient condition or other pertinent patient information to the Physician. Following provider instructions, demonstrates accurate, timely, and efficient follow through with pharmacy refills, scheduling out of clinic procedures, obtaining, reporting and tracking of lab results, leaving phone messages, and distributing faxes. Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives (i.e. CQI, TQM, Lean, 100% participation, etc.). Minimum Qualifications Medical Assistant Resident Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers Medical Assistant Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers. Must be obtained prior to start date. Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program Or 1 year of Medical Assistant Experience Or current RN/LPN license Physical Requirements: Location: St George Cancer Center Work City: Saint George Work State: Utah Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $18.66 – $25.33 We care about your well-being mind, body, and spirit which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here. Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. All positions subject to close without notice. Intermountain Health is a Utah-based, not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals (includes “virtual” hospital), a Medical Group with more than 3,800 physicians and advanced practice clinicians at about 385 clinics, a health plans division called Select Health, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery. Join our world-class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment. To find out more about us, head to our career site here. Sign up for job alerts! 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The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more. The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor. All positions subject to close without notice. Thanks for your interest in continuing your career with our team!