Medical Assistant

US Oncology Inc.; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO

Supplemental Points Program

Job summary

Illinois Cancer Specialists in Elgin, IL is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team in a full-time role. Under direct supervision, you will assist physicians and clinicians with patient care, promote efficient patient flow, and support clinic operations.

Hourly rate $19.00-$21.00 with benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K, PTO. Responsibilities include taking vitals, assisting with exams, injections, handling phone calls, and scheduling while maintaining compliance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma 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 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide collaborative nursing support.
• Maintain efficient patient flow.
• Assists physicians with exams and procedures as requested.
• Administer appropriate injections.
• Take vitals.
• 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.
• Other duties as requested or assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

Oncology experience

CPR Certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Job description

Overview

Medical Assistant

Elgin, IL

Full-Time

Hourly Rate: $19.00-$21.00

Benefits Include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Supplemental Points 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

• Provide collaborative nursing support.
• Maintain efficient patient flow.
• Assists physicians with exams and procedures as requested.
• Administer appropriate injections.
• Take vitals.
• 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.
• Other duties as requested or assigned.

Qualifications

High School diploma 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 preferred

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, IC S is changing the forefront of patient care. Our dedicated and highly-skilled physicians and staff, who specialize in caring for patients with cancer and blood disorders, provide unparalleled access to the most innovative, advanced therapies and latest technologies throughout Chicago and the surrounding areas. With more than 20 board certified physicians, IC S offers convenient, compassionate care in ten locations. For more information about Illinois Cancer Specialists visit www.illinoiscancerspecialists.com.

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, IC S is united with more than 1,000 physicians nationwide. Illinois Cancer Specialists participates in clinical trials through US Oncology Research, which has played a role in approximately 60 FDA-approved cancer therapies, nearly one-third of all cancer therapies approved by the FDA to date. For more information, www.usoncology.com.