Overview

We are looking for a Certified Medical Assistant to work in the Renewed Hope Boutique (RHB) on the CUMC-Bergan campus. RHB is an outpatient boutique in the hospital setting.

A requirement for this job is the candidate must be willing to be educated and trained to become a certified mastectomy fitter. They would work with breast cancer patients fitting breast prosthetics, ordering their product and dealing with breast cancer patients at a tough time in their life. The women who come to RHB are referred from physicians, nurses, social workers, oncology staff, friends, etc. They may come for a pre-surgical consultation before their breast surgery. The women will have had either a lumpectomy or unilateral or bilateral mastectomies and require proper prosthetic fit, balance and symmetry.

The person would be working with a clinical cosmetologist in the RHB who sees all wig and hair care patients. This individual is also a certified mastectomy fitter.

Responsibilities

A requirement for this job is the candidate must be willing to be educated and trained to become a certified mastectomy fitter. They would work with breast cancer patients fitting breast prosthetics, ordering their product and dealing with breast cancer patients at a tough time in their life. The women who come to RHB are referred from physicians, nurses, social workers, oncology staff, friends, etc. They may come for a pre-surgical consultation before their breast surgery. The women will have had either a lumpectomy or unilateral or bilateral mastectomies and require proper prosthetic fit, balance and symmetry. The person would be working with a clinical cosmetologist in the RHB who sees all wig and hair care patients. This individual is also a certified mastectomy fitter.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of medical assisting program

• Current/valid nationally recognized certification, registration or recognition for medical assistants (AAMA/CMA, RMA, NCMA)

• Successfully completed Medication Aide 40-hour course or current/valid

• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Required Expectations: Willing to be educated and trained to b e a certifieed mastectomy fitter

• PREFERRED Qualifications: Experience in a cancer or breast health/women's setting

Pay Range

$17.89 - $24.60 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.