Medical Assistant - Medical Oncology
- Job Ref:
- R0079343
- Category:
- Medical Assistant
- Employment Type:
- Per Diem
- Health Care Partner:
- Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
- Location:
- 212 Cornelia St, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
- Department:
- CVPH – FCC Medical Oncology
- Job Type:
- Regular
- Primary Shift:
- Day
- Hours:
- 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Estimated Hours per Week:
- 0
- Bi-Weekly Hours:
- 0
- Weekend Needs:
- As Scheduled
- Pay Rate:
- $21.52 - $31.20 per hour
Job Details
This is a bargaining union position.
Primary Shift: 8:00am-4:30pm; Secondary: 9:00am-6:30pm
Role Overview:
Support oncology clinic operations by assisting with patient care and administrative tasks. Work under the supervision of the Practice Coordinator and clinical staff to ensure efficient, high-quality service.
Key Duties:
- Room patients, collect data (vitals, history, meds), perform ECGs, assist with lab specimens
- Answer phones, greet patients, schedule appointments, maintain records
- Support prior authorizations, disability forms, and other documentation
- Maintain competency for oncology patient needs
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Prior MA or CA experience required
- Allied Health program graduate preferred
- AHA-BLS required within 6 months of hire (non-AHA accepted until renewal)
- EMR and practice management system experience
- Strong communication, multitasking, and computer skills
- Ability to work independently and prioritize
- Willingness to complete CVPH education requirements
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