Oncology Certified Medical Assistant - Part Time

The Oncology CMA is responsible for providing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the MD to patients who present to the Oncology/Hematology clinic. The Oncology CMA will provide care utilizing established patient care principles and ethical standards as well as policies and procedures established by WGH and the Oncology/Hematology practice. The Oncology CMA will manage and prioritize throughput efficiency of office visits. They will room patients on the office side as well as coordinate bringing patients from infusion who are scheduled for follow ups with the oncology providers. Services provided by the CMA will include, but are not limited to, rooming patients to see a provider, communicating with the infusion nurses in regard to when infusion patients will be seen on the office side, general patient care, assistance with procedures, documentation of activities and patient/family education, obtaining vital signs, and collecting labs through peripheral venipuncture.  Administration of nonchemotherapy PO, subcutaneous, and IM medications may also be delegated tasks.  The CMA will have knowledge of registering patients in EPIC.  The CMA will also be expected to update patient records, use communication skills to discuss medical related issues and questions with patients and families,  place referrals in EPIC to other health care providers, schedule procedures and treatments, participate in infection control and quality improvement, prepare exam rooms with necessary supplies, screen telephone calls for referral to MD, take phone messages as related to medical questions, relay messages concerning accurate records of testing performed and/or sent to laboratories, maintain information on patient’s EHR, and is responsible for helping in insurance precertification and preauthorization process.  The Oncology CMA may also be requested to assist the oncology infusion nurses with various tasks within the CMA scope of care. 

Requirements:

• Holds CMA certification as well as education. 
• Current CPR certification.
• Clinical experience preferred.
• Good working knowledge of physical assessment skills.
• Occasional walking, lifting, stooping, bending and pushing will be expected. 

Benefits Summary

1. Insurance
2. • Vision coverage options
3. Retirement Plans
4. • 457(b) plan with employer matching
   • 401(a) plan for employer contributions
5. Paid Time Off (PTO)
6. • Vacation days: 12 to 15 days per year based on years of service
   • Sick days: 12 days per year accruing to a maximum of 32.5 days
   • Holidays: 6 observed paid holidays
7. Work-Life Balance
8. • Flexible work schedules
9. Other Benefits
10. • Optional life insurance coverage available at the employee's expense
    • Employee assistance programs (EAP)
    • Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Professional development opportunities
11. Additional Perks
12. • Wellness programs
    • Volunteer opportunities
    • Productivity and referral bonuses

About Us

At Wabash General Hospital, we are dedicated to putting patients at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our motto, “people you know, helping people you love,” we are committed to serving our community with care and compassion.

We offer services for all generations, striving to be the trusted healthcare destination throughout every stage of life. While we are honored to have received numerous awards recognizing our efforts to be the best, what truly sets us apart is the personalized experience we provide to our patients and their families.

Our compassionate and dedicated team is focused on delivering exceptional, individualized care to support patients and their loved ones every step of the way. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.