Medical Assistant - PRN

US Oncology Inc.; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Healthcare Savings Account

Generous PTO Package

Health and Wellness Perks Program

Job summary

US Oncology Inc. is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for its Elgin, IL location. This role involves supporting physicians and clinicians in a clinical environment, ensuring efficient patient flow and care. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience and should possess CPR certification. Additional qualifications include phlebotomy skills and oncology experience.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, a 401(k), and a generous PTO package.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience as a Medical Assistant.
• CPR Certification required.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to and from exam rooms.
• Provide collaborative nursing support.
• Maintain efficient patient flow.
• Assist physicians with exams and procedures.
• Administer appropriate injections.
• Take vitals.
• Handle patient telephone calls.
• Phone in prescriptions as directed.

Skills

Experience as a Medical Assistant

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 rooms 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.