Medical Records Administrative Assistant (Oncology Chart Prep)

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Colorado's largest and most comprehensive provider of cancer care has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Medical Assistant in Lakewood.

Do you excel in a fastpaced clinical setting where teamwork, accuracy, and compassion are essential? Our busy oncology practice is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical operations, patient care, and provider workflow in a demanding yet rewarding environment.

Salary Range: $18.00-$25.00
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certification, etc. As of the date of this posting, in addition to your salary, RMCC offers the following benefits for this position, subject to eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; health savings account; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance; long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program; PTO, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and employee paid critical illness and accident insurance

Position Summary

The Medical Assistant - Oncology Chart Preparation is responsible for ensuring complete, accurate, and timely preparation of patient charts prior to oncology visits. This role focuses on gathering, organizing, and verifying medical records, test results, and documentation to support efficient and high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, experience with medical records, and prior Medical Assistant experience in a clinical setting.

Key Responsibilities:

-Obtains all necessary patient records as required by physician and verifies presence of consent prior to treatment or procedures.

• Prepare and review patient charts in advance of oncology appointments to ensure completeness and accuracy
• Obtain and organize relevant medical records including:
• Physician notes
• Diagnostic reports (pathology, imaging, lab results)
• Hospital records and consult notes
• Verify patient information, medication lists, and history for accuracy
• Follow up with external providers, hospitals, and diagnostic facilities to obtain missing records
• Upload and correctly index documents into the electronic medical record (EMR) system
• Ensure all required documentation is available for provider review prior to patient visit
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA and patient confidentiality standards
• Communicate with clinical staff and providers regarding incomplete or missing information

High school graduate or equivalent. Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants required. Minimum two years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant in a hospital or clinic setting. Current CPR certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

-Required to lift and assist patients as requested.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment may occur.

All qualified candidates are required to pass a background check and non-federal drug test (which excludes marijuana) post offer of employment and prior to hire.

This job posting will remain open until we have identified an adequate applicant pool. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.