Medical Assistant

US Oncology Inc.; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

401(k)

Healthcare Savings Account

Generous PTO Package

Health and Wellness Perks Program

Job summary

Illinois Cancer Specialists in Arlington Heights, IL is seeking a Medical Assistant for part-time hours as needed. Under direct supervision, you will support physicians and clinicians with patient care, manage exams and procedures, and help maintain schedules.

Responsibilities include assisting with patient check-in, taking vitals, injections, phlebotomy as needed, and coordinating appointments. Requirements: HS diploma or GED, 2 years MA experience, CPR/BLS, CMA preferred, oncology experience a

Qualifications

• 2 years experience as a Medical Assistant.
• CPR Certification required (same as BLS).
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• Phlebotomy skills highly desired; oncology experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to and from exam rooms and treatment areas.
• Assist with scheduling appointments in the electronic system.
• Provide collaborative nursing support and maintain patient flow.
• Assist with procedures as requested and administer injections.
• Take vitals and respond to patient calls for referrals.
• Tend to patient needs during treatment and coordinate with clinicians.
• Maintain efficient patient flow and support clinic operations.
• Support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program and ethics standards.
• Assist with scheduling patient appointments and follow-up.

Skills

Patient care

Scheduling

Vital signs

CPR/BLS

Phlebotomy

Oncology exposure

Education

High School degree or GED

Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Job description

Overview

Medical Assistant

Part-Time Hours as Needed

Arlington Heights, IL

Hourly Rate: $19.00-$24.00

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401(k)
• Healthcare Savings Account
• Generous PTO Package
• Health and Wellness Perks Program

Under direct supervision, assists physicians and clinicians with patient care duties in a clinical environment. Promotes efficient patient flow and patient care, i.e. exams, and procedures. Performs clinic support tasks including miscellaneous clerical tasks, answering phones, and maintaining physician’s schedule. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment room as appropriate.
• Assist patients with scheduling appointments in the electronic system.
• Provide collaborative nursing support.
• Maintain efficient patient flow.
• Assist with procedures as requested.
• Administer appropriate injections.
• Take vitals.
• Answer/return patient telephone calls for referral to physician or nurse
• Tend to the needs of the patients while getting treatment
• Assist with scheduling patient appointments

Qualifications

• High School degree or GED
• 2 years experience as a Medical Assistant
• CPR Certification required same as BLS
• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
• Phlebotomy skills highly desired
• Oncology experience a plus

About Illinois Cancer Specialists

Illinois Cancer Specialists (ICS) is dedicated to providing convenient, compassionate leading-edge cancer care to patients in Chicago and the surrounding areas. With more than 30 years in practice and over 400 years of combined physician experience, ...

Illinois Cancer Specialists is united in healing with The US Oncology Network, one of the nation’s largest networks of integrated, community-based oncology practices dedicated to advancing high-quality, evidence-based cancer care. As an affiliate of The US Oncology Network, ... For more information, visit www.usoncology.com.