Certified Medical Assistant, Outpatient Oncology, Full Time, Weekdays, Buckingham, FCCC

Schedule is 40 hours per week, Day Shift, 8am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday

Location: Fox Chase Cancer Center At Buckingham - 2365 Heritage Center Dr, Furlong, PA 18925

The Medical Assistant receives patients at the time of visit and supports nursing, physicians, advanced practice clinicians, and other clinical staff in the delivery of health care to patients, by performing a variety of medically-related tasks to ensure smooth patient flow. Key responsibilities include administrative duties, and assistance with patient procedures. Greets and identifies patients, completes forms prepares charts, and updates electronic medical records as appropriate. Certified Phlebotomist Techs must be certified through the National Phlebotomy Association. Medical Assistants must be certified or registered by a nationally recognized organization.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Non Degree Program Graduate from a medical assistant program Preferred

Experience

2 years experience providing medical assistance in a physician office, nursing facility or hospital. Preferred

Licenses

Cert Clin Medical Assistant Required or

Certified Medical Assistant Required or

Registered Medical Assistant Required

Basic Life Support Required

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