Medical Assistant (Oncology)
Core
Clinical support for patients in the Medical Oncology suite, including preparation for chemotherapy, vital signs, and specimen handling.
Role type
Medical Assistant (Oncology)
Builds
Patient care workflow and treatment readiness in oncology
Domain
Healthcare / Oncology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
venipuncture, IV insertion, IV maintenance, medication administration, orthostatic vital signs assessment, specimen processing, aseptic technique, infusion pump troubleshooting, patient transfer assistance
Preferred skills
Epic EHR proficiency, inventory management, chaperoning exams
Responsibilities
Prepare patients for chemotherapy and physician visits; obtain and process blood samples; convert peripheral IVs to heparin locks; initiate IV fluids; perform dressing changes on catheters; administer subcutaneous and intramuscular medications; troubleshoot infusion pumps; maintain exam rooms and supply inventory; audit medical records; scan documents into Epic.
Seniority
Entry-level, supervised IC
