Medical Assistant - PRN

Medical AssistantUnder 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.ResponsibilitiesEscort 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.QualificationsHigh School diploma or GED2 years experience as a Medical AssistantCPR Certification required same as BLSCertified Medical Assistant (Preferred)Phlebotomy skills highly desiredOncology experience preferredAbout Illinois Cancer SpecialistsIllinois Cancer Specialists (ICS) is dedicated to providing convenient, compassionate leading-edge cancer care to patients in Chicago and the surrounding areas. With more than 30 years in practice and over 400 years of combined physician experience, ICS is changing the forefront of patient care. Our dedicated and highly-skilled physicians and staff, who specialize in caring for patients with cancer and blood disorders, provide unparalleled access to the most innovative, advanced therapies and latest technologies throughout Chicago and the surrounding areas. With more than 20 board certified physicians, ICS offers convenient, compassionate care in ten locations.Illinois Cancer Specialists is united in healing with The US Oncology Network, one of the nation's largest networks of integrated, community-based oncology practices dedicated to advancing high-quality, evidence-based cancer care. As an affiliate of The US Oncology Network, ICS is united with more than 1,000 physicians nationwide. Illinois Cancer Specialists participates in clinical trials through US Oncology Research, which has played a role in approximately 60 FDA-approved cancer therapies, nearly one-third of all cancer therapies approved by the FDA to date.