Medical Assistant - PRN

US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; 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

The US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant in Elgin, IL. This role involves supporting physicians and maintaining efficient patient flow within a clinical environment.

Candidates should possess a High School diploma or GED, along with at least 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant. Benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage, 401(k), and a generous PTO package.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 2 years experience as a Medical Assistant.
• CPR Certification required same as BLS.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to and from exam rooms and treatment rooms.
• Provide collaborative nursing support.
• Maintain efficient patient flow.
• Assist physicians with exams and procedures as requested.
• Administer appropriate injections.
• Take vitals.
• Answer patient telephone calls for referrals.

Skills

Patient care support

Phlebotomy skills

CPR Certification

Oncology experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Medical Assistant

Elgin, IL

Full-Time Monday-Friday

Hourly Rate: $19.00-$21.00

Benefits Include: 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

• 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