Medical Assistant – Surgical Oncology

OhioHealth

Medical Assistant coordinating surgery scheduling and clinical care for OhioHealth’s surgical oncology practices. Supporting patient flow, EMR documentation, referrals, and staff training across three Ohio facilities.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in administrative and clinical duties, including surgery scheduling and patient care compliance with the Ohio Administrative Code. Skilled in EMR documentation, patient flow management, and quality improvement initiatives.

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Care Connect EMR Documentation SkillsBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationSurgery SchedulingPatient Care ComplianceQuality Improvement Initiatives

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Hard Skills

EMR DocumentationSurgery SchedulingPatient Data MonitoringOperational Efficiency ImprovementsQuality Improvement Activities

Soft Skills

Patient Flow ManagementTraining and MentoringCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Industry Keywords

Ohio Administrative CodeHigh School Medical Assistant Career Technical ProgramMedical AssistingClinical SettingHigh-Reliability Safety

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform administrative and clinical duties delegated by the physician
Focus on surgery scheduling, with cross-training in front desk and referral coordination
Travel between the Bing Cancer Center, Pickerington Methodist Hospital, and Grant Medical Center as required
Assist physicians with patient care in compliance with the Ohio Administrative Code
Facilitate efficient patient flow and prepare patients for visits
Provide services and education as directed by providers
Document patient information in the Care Connect EMR
Perform administrative duties and maintain current information in the EMR inbox
Maintain and clean the environment, work area, and equipment
Collect and monitor patient data and report patient needs
Maintain documentation for chargeable patient items and services
Engage in quality and process improvement activities
Recommend and implement operational efficiency improvements and new services
Complete required continuous training and department-specific education
Promote patient quality, safety, and experience initiatives
Serve as a subject-matter expert and resource for quality improvement, performance improvement, and EMR use
Support patient-flow oversight, standard-work development, and necessary customizations
Function as a clinical preceptor and train new staff
Comply with scope of practice and high-reliability safety, quality, and efficiency responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent / High School or GED required
Completion of a High School Medical Assistant Career Technical Program, or graduation from an accredited School of Medical Assisting, or completion of Military Medic training, or certification as a Paramedic (EMT-P), or at least one year of experience as a physician-trained Medical Assistant in a similar clinical setting
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
Successful completion of Care Connect EMR documentation skills
Compliance with provider licensure, Ohio policy, scope of practice, and the Ohio Administrative Code
Ability to travel between the Bing Cancer Center, Pickerington Methodist Hospital, and Grant Medical Center
Availability for Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM schedule
Ability to complete required continuous training and education

Benefits

Comp & perks

Continuous training and education
Professional development and continuous study
Supportive, professional work environment
Tools and resources to accomplish the organization’s mission
Equal employment opportunity