Medical Assistant - Oncology

Advocate Health Care; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Christ Medical Center Hematology/Oncology in Oak Lawn, IL seeks a Medical Assistant to support providers and care teams with clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring patient safety, confidentiality, and compassionate interactions.

You will schedule and coordinate care, take vital signs, assist with exams, document in the electronic health record, administer vaccines and medications as directed, collect lab specimens, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and teammates to deliver

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical assistant diploma or 2 years MA experience or be a certified MA with 2 years MA experience to qualify.
• Phlebotomy skills are preferred.

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-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.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Vital signs

Medical history taking

Interpersonal communication

Phlebotomy (preferred)

Education

Medical assistant diploma

2 years MA experience or certified MA

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Job Description Summary

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 to maintain a high level of professionalism and compassion during all interactions.

Where You Will Work

Based out of Christ Medical Center

Weekly travel to South Suburban Hospital

Rare travel to Trinity Hospital for coverage needs

We’re Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have 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.
• Phlebotomy skills are preferred.

What You’ll Do

Schedule: Mon - Fri, 8am -4:30pm

As a Medical Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in the 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 and assist providers 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

Advocate Christ Medical Center Hematology/Oncology in Oak Lawn, IL, delivers comprehensive cancer care to patients across South Chicagoland. Our multidisciplinary program supports patients through the full cancer continuum, including diagnosis, infusion therapy, survivorship, and coordination of complex treatment plans.

Our team provides care for a broad range of hematologic and oncologic conditions, offering services such as chemotherapy and immunotherapy administration, care coordination, patient education, and symptom management. We work closely with surgical oncology, radiation oncology, and specialty services to ensure seamless, patient-centered care.

Located on the Advocate Christ Medical Center campus, our clinic offers a collaborative, high-acuity environment with strong interdisciplinary support and a commitment to quality outcomes and compassionate care.

Your feedback matters. Every teammate’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout 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 ability to 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 be worn as necessary.
• Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
• Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
• Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.