Job description

BE A PART OF THE ACKERMAN ADVANTAGE!

Ackerman Cancer Center, the pioneering leader in cancer treatment, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Medical Assistant to join our team. With the distinction of being the only physician-owned proton center in the world, we are committed to providing innovative and patient-centric care.

At Ackerman Cancer Center, we believe in a work-life balance, ensuring your personal and professional fulfillment (NO HOLIDAY OR WEEKEND HOURS).

Additionally, we are delighted to offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as voluntary benefits, a 401k retirement plan, tuition reimbursement and generous paid time off (PTO).

Our facilities in Jacksonville and Amelia Island specialize in the most advanced radiation oncology therapies available for all types of cancer. The interdisciplinary team at Ackerman Cancer Center is professional, compassionate, and dedicated to the highest level of care for patients and their families.

Position Overview

This position, based in our Amelia Island location, is responsible for greeting and rooming, patients and assisting the physician with procedures. The Medical Assistant position prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests, taking vital signs, and recording this and other information in the medical record. This position is responsible for monitoring supplies and assuring exam rooms are prepared for patients. This position also performs some non-clinical administrative tasks in the front of the office of the practice.

Essential Job Functions

Check in and room patients, including obtaining demographic and insurance information, assessing vitals, and administering injections
Educate patients and schedule special procedures
Ask physicians and registered nurses to put in medication orders for the procedures
Assist physicians with procedures
Prepare supplies and exam rooms for patients
Escort patients to exam rooms and give preliminary instructions, and perform preliminary physical tests & update patient history, medications, and the purpose of the visit in the medical record
Retrieve imaging for physician review
Phlebotomy
Schedule all lab orders and imaging appointments
Requests, scan, and respond to requests for medical records
Enter and maintain patient records in the EMR

Requirements (Experience/Education/Licensing)

Required

1-2 years clinical and administrative experience in a medical office
BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association
Nat'l Medical Assistant (MA) Certification - CMA (Cert. Medical Assistant), RMA (Registered Medical Assistant)/AAMA Cert. (American Association of Medical Assistants). NCCT, AAMA, or AMT are acceptable certification sites preferred
Good venipuncture skills
High School Diploma or equivalent
Knowledge of medical terminology
Detail orientation and good organizational & time management skills
Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills (oral & written)
Good computer skills: Microsoft Office, Outlook

Preferred