Certified Medical Assistant - Radiation Therapy

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Description:

Job Title:   Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Employment Type:  Full time

Shift: 8:00 am -4:30 pm, Monday - Friday

Location:  Surgical Oncology

Highlights:

• Competitive salary
• Benefits – Medical, Dental & Vision, PTO, Free Parking, Tuition Reimbursement, 403(b)
• Quality of Life: Flexible work schedules

Description:

Performs patient care duties delegated by the Provider or clinical staff, maintains close communication and collaboration with clinical team, patient charts management, initial and on-treatment assessments, , medical record management, assists with inpatient and skilled nursing facility patients,  as well as data collection, data entry, analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Rooms patients; take and documents vitals
• Assists with reviewing and updating medications
• Completes and documents screening assessments  
• Ensures all patient charts are reviewed and complete prior to visit
• Provides education to new patients
• Perform IV therapy as needed
• Monitors on-treatment patient status
• Participates in weekly chart rounds and facilitates data collection
• Maintains clinical area compliant with TJC requirements
• Conducts hand hygiene observations and documents accordingly

What you will need:

Required:

• Medical Assistant diploma from a medical assistant education program and/or high school diploma
• National certification from an accredited organization (such as CMA, RMA, NCMA, or CCMA)
• Current C.P.R. certification issued through American Heart Association
• Medical or patient care experience in a health center or hospital setting as demonstrated through clinical hours or prior work experience.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Computer literacy in Microsoft products and email. Experience with EHR software and EPIC a plus.

Preferred:

• Excellent IV Therapy skills.

Pay Range: $19.56 - $24.39

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

About us:

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties — Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. 

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.