Medical Assistant

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

US Oncology Inc. in Elgin, IL is seeking a Medical Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant, full-time, Monday-Friday. The role supports physicians and clinicians in a clinical setting, promoting efficient patient flow and high-quality care.

Responsibilities include assisting with exams, administering injections, taking vitals, and coordinating patient communications, while adhering to the company’s compliance and ethics standards. CNA certification is required with oncology exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required.
• CPR Certification required (BLS level).
• Phlebotomy skills highly desired.
• Oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to and from exam rooms and treatment areas as needed.
• Provide collaborative nursing support.
• Maintain efficient patient flow.
• Assist physicians with exams and procedures as requested.
• Administer injections as directed.
• Take vitals.
• Answer patient phone calls for referrals to physicians or nurses/pharmacists.
• Place and manage phone prescriptions and other patient communications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CNA

CPR Certification

Phlebotomy

Oncology experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Medical Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant Required

Elgin, IL

Full-Time Monday-Friday

Hourly Rate: $19.00-$21.00

Benefits

• 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.
• 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

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• 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