Medical Assistant

The US Oncology Network; Dyer (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

The US Oncology Network is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant for an in-office position at Northwest Cancer Centers in Northwest Indiana. You will support physicians with patient exams, gather vitals, and manage room preparation and clerical tasks to ensure smooth patient flow.

Responsibilities include assisting with procedures, administering injections as directed, and maintaining strict infection control and scheduling duties in a fast-paced oncology clinic.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certificate of graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• 0-3 years experience as a Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant.
• BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• State certifications may be required to work as Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to/from exam rooms and offices.
• Record patient data including vitals and meds.
• Obtain patient records as required by physician.
• Prepare and stock exam/treatment rooms; assist during exams/procedures.
• Administer injections as delegated by RN or physician.
• Maintain infection control in exam/treatment areas.
• Telephone prescriptions and refer calls to physician or nurse/pharmacist.
• Schedule coordination and other admin duties as directed.

Skills

patient care

clerical tasks

vital signs

phone triage

Education

Medical Assistant certification

BCLS certification

Job description

Overview

Employment Type: Full Time

In-Office Position

Benefits: M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k), PTO, Paid Holidays

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.

Northwest Cancer Centers

is the most advanced oncology group in Northwest Indiana. Our physicians have combined decades of experience and received their training at highly acclaimed research institutions both nearby in Chicago and across the world. Our Gynecologic Oncology team offers an integrative approach to the diagnosis, treatment and surgical management of women cancers. Our focus as physicians is to give you the right diagnosis and guide you as medical experts. We take pride in using a comprehensive approach towards our patients’ health. We believe that long-term care after cancer treatment is as important as your current treatment.

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. Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants preferred. 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. Some state regulations may require specific certifications in order to work as a Medical Assistant.

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

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.