Medical Assistant – Oncology

Banner Health

. Room patients, obtain vital signs, review charts, administer injections, and perform administrative responsibilities .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeTucson • Arizona • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care coordination, including obtaining vital signs, administering injections, and managing medical records. Possesses strong communication and organizational skills to effectively support clinic operations and patient flow.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active Medical Assistant CertificationBLS CertificationMedical Software ProficiencyPhlebotomy SkillsPatient Care Coordination

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Hard Skills

Vital Signs MeasurementInjections AdministrationPhlebotomyEKGMedical Record ManagementInsurance ProcessingManaged Care OperationsScheduling SoftwareBasic Equipment MaintenancePatient Flow Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAbility to Manage PrioritiesTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Medical Assistant CertificationBLS CertificationRMACMACCMANCMA

Industry Keywords

Medical Assistant Training ProgramMeaningful Use RequirementsArizona Fingerprint Clearance CardArizona Criminal History AffidavitOffice Medical ProceduresEMR

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Room patients, obtain vital signs, review charts, administer injections, and perform administrative responsibilities
Support clinic flow and provide coverage during PTO or sick-call requests
Float to Building 2, infusion, and North Campus as needed to support staffing
Prepare patients for examinations and treatments; record vital signs, symptoms, measurements, chief complaints, and pain scores
Report changes in patient condition to clinicians
Assist providers with examinations and minor in-office procedures, including phlebotomy, ear irrigation, and EKGs
Prioritize patient flow through the clinical process and act as chaperone when needed
Coordinate patient care, pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions, scheduling, and communication of test results
Provide clerical support, maintain complete medical records, and supply billing information
Clean and disinfect equipment, examination rooms, and storage areas; perform basic equipment maintenance
Order supplies, stock patient-care areas, and manage medication-related tasks
Complete required onboarding, orientation, and simulation training
Work under direct provider supervision and interact with staff, physicians, patients, families, and external healthcare contacts

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge
Completion of an approved medical assistant training program as defined by state regulations
Active Medical Assistant Certification required
Certification or additional training must meet Meaningful Use requirements
BLS certification required
Active certification such as RMA, CMA, CCMA, or NCMA, with proof of current membership in the specified certifying organization
Strong computer skills, including ability to work with medical software
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple changing priorities effectively and in an organized fashion
Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card required at hire and throughout employment for specified behavioral-health settings serving children
Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire for specified behavioral-health settings
Experience with office medical procedures and treatments, insurance, managed care operations, EMR, and scheduling software preferred
Additional related education and/or experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
Day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, between 7:30am and 5pm