Certified Medical Office Assistant (CMOA) - Oncology Services #7 - St. John's Episcopal Hospital

Who We Are:

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital is the only hospital providing emergency and ambulatory care to the densely populated, culturally and economically diverse, and medically underserved populations of the Rockaways and Five Towns in southern Queens County and southwestern Nassau County, New York. Celebrating over 110 years of community care, the 257-bed facility provides people of all faiths with comprehensive preventive, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services, regardless of ability to pay.

Come Grow With Us!

Type: Full-Time (75 hours biweekly)

Shift: Varies

Hours: Varies

Pay: $28.47 - $29.90 per hour

Job Description:

The Medical Assistant in Oncology provides essential clinical and administrative support to the healthcare team. This role involves a combination of patient care, medical procedures, and administrative tasks, all performed within the specialized context of Hematology and Oncology.

Responsibilities:

Clinical Duties:

Patient Preparation:

• Prepare examination rooms for patient visits, ensuring necessary equipment and supplies are readily available
• Assist patients in disrobing and draping appropriately for examinations
• Obtain and record vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, height & weight) accurately
• Record patient intake (past medical history, family & social history, surgical history, medication list, allergies, other problems and screening questions as set by provider)

Phlebotomy and Specimen Collection:??????

• Perform venipuncture and capillary puncture to collect blood samples for lab testing
• Collect and process other specimens, such as urine, stool, and bone marrow samples
• Ensure proper labeling and handling of specimens

Basic Diagnostic Procedures:

• Assist with electrocardiograms (ECGs), spirometry, and other diagnostic tests
• Prepare patients for and assist with bone marrow biopsies and lumbar punctures

Administrative Duties:

Patient Scheduling:

• Schedule patient appointments, including coordinating with other healthcare providers
• Manage patient flow and ensure timely appointments
• Reschedule appointments as needed

Medical Records:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient medical records
• Prepare and file patient charts
• Enter patient data into electronic health records (EHR)

Insurance Verification:

• Verify patient insurance eligibility and benefits
• Obtain pre-authorization for treatments and procedures
• Coordinate with insurance companies for billing and reimbursement

Inventory Management:

• Maintain adequate levels of medical supplies and equipment
• Order and restock supplies as needed
• Prepare and sterilize medical instruments

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years experience as Medical Assistant in health related field, oncology preferred
• Medical Office Assistant certification required
• High School diploma or Equivalency required
• Working knowledge of MediSoft and PowerMed computer applications