Medical Assistant

The US Oncology Network; Chicago Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

HRCA

HAS

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

STD

LTD

EAP

Commuter Benefits

401(k)

Wellness Program

Job summary

Affiliated Oncologists, part of The US Oncology Network, is hiring a Medical Assistant in Chicago Ridge to support physicians with patient care in an oncology clinic. You will escort patients, record vital signs, prepare exam and treatment rooms, and assist with procedures, promoting efficient patient flow and high-quality care.

This entry-level role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 0–3 years of MA experience, and accurate BCLS certification within 3 months.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 0-3 years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.
• Current BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• Certificate of graduation from an accredited MA program preferred.
• Some state regulations may require specific certifications.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to and from exam rooms and treatment areas.
• Record patient data prior to visits, including vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
• Obtain necessary patient records as required by physician.
• Prepare and stock exam/treatment rooms and order supplies.
• Assist physicians with exams and procedures.
• Administer injections as delegated by RN or physician.
• Maintain room disinfection protocols.
• Answer patient calls and refer to physician or nurse/pharmacist.
• Document prescriptions and inform physician of reschedules and no-shows.
• Perform administrative duties as requested.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Room preparation

Procedure assistance

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred

Tools

BCLS certification

Job description

Overview

Join Affiliated Oncologists as a Medical Assistant!

Overview

Join Affiliated Oncologists as a Medical Assistant! AO specializes in treating a variety of cancers including lymphoma lung, breast, prostate, gynecologic, colorectal and head and neck cancers. Our physicians and staff are multi-disciplinary team of highly experienced caregivers focused on helping patients and their families receive the best care and support possible. SCOPE: 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 physicians schedule. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment room as appropriate.
• Records patient data prior to each physician visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
• Obtains all necessary patient records as required by physician prior to treatment or procedures.
• Prepares and stocks exam/treatment rooms and orders supplies as needed.
• Assists physicians with exams and procedures as requested.
• Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as delegated by RN or physician.
• Maintains all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
• Answers patient telephone calls for referral to physician or nurse/pharmacist.
• Phones in prescriptions and makes other patient calls as directed by physicians and RN.
• Informs physician of patient reschedules and no shows.
• Performs other administrative duties, i.e. typing, filing faxing, chart preparation, reception, etc, as requested by supervisor or physician.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• This is an entry level position requiring 0-3 years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.
• Current BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants preferred.
• Some state regulations may require specific certifications in order to work as a Medical Assistant.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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.

Hourly Range

• $18 - $25 per hour

Benefits Offered

• Medical
• Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts (HRCA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HAS)
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter Benefits
• 401(k)
• Wellness Program

Applicants will be hired into the title appropriate to their credentials and years of experience.