Medical Assistant - Oncology and Infusion

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Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Medical Assistant - Oncology & Infusion Center Location: Hartford, CT Hours: Monday – Friday, shift times may vary between 7:00am – 5:30pm Join our growing Outpatient Oncology & Infusion Center in Hartford, CT, where you'll play a vital role supporting patients as they navigate cancer treatment and infusion therapies. We're seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant who thrives in a collaborative healthcare environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care. What You'll Do As an integral member of our oncology team, you will: Prepare exam rooms, infusion areas, and clinical supplies for patient visits. Room patients and obtain vital signs, health histories, medication lists, and allergy information. Assist physicians, advanced practice providers, and nursing staff during patient visits and procedures. Coordinate patient flow to ensure a positive and efficient experience. Document clinical information accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR). Process laboratory specimens and assist with diagnostic testing coordination. Schedule appointments, follow-up visits, referrals, and diagnostic services. Provide compassionate support and education to oncology and hematology patients and families. Answer patient calls, relay messages, and communicate effectively with providers and care teams. Ensure compliance with safety, infection prevention, HIPAA, and quality standards. What You'll Bring High School Diploma or GED required. Graduate of a Medical Assistant program preferred. National Medical Assistant Certification preferred. Minimum of 1 year of medical assistant experience in a physician practice, specialty clinic, oncology, infusion, or ambulatory setting preferred. Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills. Experience with Epic or other electronic medical records systems preferred. Ability to provide compassionate care to patients facing complex medical conditions. About The Cancer Center Trinity Health Of New England is collaborating with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to strengthen and expand cancer care across the region. This relationship combines Dana-Farber’s nationally recognized oncology expertise with Trinity Health Of New England’s commitment to delivering exceptional, locally led care close to home. Through access to clinical specialists, tumor boards, educational resources and best practices, patients and providers will benefit from enhanced support and innovation. Together, we are building a stronger, more integrated oncology program focused on clinical excellence and outstanding patient outcomes. Keywords: Medical Assistant, Oncology Medical Assistant, Infusion Center, Cancer Care, Hematology, Outpatient Clinic, Healthcare, Patient Care, Epic EMR, Hartford CT, Certified Medical Assistant, Ambulatory Care. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.