Medical Assistant (MA) - Oncology Clinic (Part Time)

Advocate Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 496,000 - 716,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Chicago is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant to support the care team at the Illinois Masonic Cancer Center. The role involves clinical and admin tasks, patient coordination, and compassionate care.

Working 20 hours per week on Wednesday and Thursday, you will assist providers, take vital signs, prepare patients for exams, administer vaccines, document in the EHR, and collaborate with the team to ensure a seamless patient experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have a medical assistant diploma or 2 years MA experience or be a certified MA with 2 years MA experience.
• Preferred: teamwork and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and support their transition into care.
• Take and record vital signs, medical histories, and health screenings.
• Prepare patients for exams and assist providers during procedures.
• Administer medications and vaccines as directed.
• Perform lab tasks including specimen collection and point-of-care testing.
• Document care accurately in the electronic health record.
• Partner with physicians, nurses, and teammates to deliver high-quality, coordinated care.

Skills

Teamwork

Accountability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Diploma

MA Certification

Job description

JobDescriptionSummary:

Support the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks that are vital to patient care. Medical Assistants must adhere to all relevant regulations and guidelines to ensure patient safety and confidentiality. They are expected tomaintaina high levelof professionalism and compassion during all interactions.

Where You Will Work:

Advocate IL Masonic Creticos Cancer Center.

We’reLooking For:

• High School Diploma or GEDrequired.

• Musthave a medical assistant diploma or 2 years of medical assistant experience or be a certified MA with 2 years of medical assistant experience, to qualify.
• Preferred skills: Teamwork and accountability.

WhatYou’llDo:

Schedule:Working 2-10 hour shifts every week Wednesday and Thursday. This is a part time, 20 hour/week opportunity.

As aMedical Assistant,you’llplay a vital roleinthe care team – supporting providers, connecting with patients, and helping ensure a seamless, compassionate experience every day.

As a key member of the ambulatory care team, you will:

• Welcome patients and support their transition into care.

• Take and record vital signs, medical histories, and health screenings.

• Prepare patients for exams andassistproviders during procedures.

• Administer medications and vaccines as directed.

• Perform lab-related tasks including specimen collection and point-of-care testing.

• Document care accurately in the electronic health record.

• Partner with physicians, nurses, and teammates to deliver high-quality, coordinated care.

About This Location:

The Advocate Cancer Center at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center delivers comprehensive cancer care through a multidisciplinary team committed to providing advanced treatments, innovative therapies, and compassionate support for patients and families

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Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twistfrequentlythroughout the workday.

• Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.

• Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.

• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with abilityto use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.

• Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.

• Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.

• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must bewornas necessary.

• Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.

• Physical Abilities Testing may be required.

• Additionaldepartment specific physical requirements may beidentifiedfor unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.