Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant - Niles, IL - Full-Time - Benefits include 401(k) and Portable Health Savings Account (HSA)

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.

Essential Job Duties:

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 degree 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