Medical Assistant

US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities; Dyer (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities seeks a Medical Assistant for an in-office role within Northwest Indiana clinics. You will support physicians with patient care, obtain vital signs, and help maintain exam rooms and schedules.

This entry-level position requires a high school diploma and BCLS certification within 3 months; CMA preferred. Responsibilities include clerical tasks, patient communication, and complying with oncology clinic standards.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; CMA preferred.
• 0–3 years of medical assistant or nursing assistant experience.
• Current BCLS certification within 3 months of hire.
• Some state regulations may require specific certifications to work as a Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to/from exam rooms and treatment areas.
• Record patient data prior to visits (vital signs, height, weight, allergies).
• Obtain necessary patient records prior to treatment or procedures.
• Prepare and stock exam/treatment rooms and order supplies.
• Assist physicians with exams and procedures as requested.
• Administer subcutaneous and intramuscular injections as delegated.
• Maintain infection control and room disinfection protocols.
• Answer patient calls and relay information to physicians/nurses.

Skills

Medical assisting

Patient care

Vital signs

Administrative tasks

Education

High school diploma

Certified Medical Assistant

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.