Medical Assistant - Oncology

Medical Assistant - Oncology

University (LLC) - Champaign, IL 61820

Overview

Salary Range $17.53 - $24.10 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift 1st Shift Education Level High School Category Medical Assisting

General Summary of Duties

Christie Clinic's department of Oncology is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant (Sign-On Bonus Available) at the University clinic from Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, with no night or weekend requirements.

Provide direct and indirect patient care in a coordinated effort as part of the healthcare team. Act as the conduit between providers, Coordinator, and staff. Will assist Administrative Coordinator in delegating tasks, negotiating workloads, assessing performance, and reporting on developments as well as performing his/her own assigned duties.

Job Qualifications and Expectations

JOB DUTIES: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)

• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments prior to appointment.
• Clean and restock rooms at the end of the day.
• Prepare for office visits according to department standards.
• Maintain and update patient medical record upon visit including allergies, medications, etc. and enter into the electronic medical record.
• Appropriate use of flag system per standard work.
• Review and respond to the electronic medical record work list per department standard work.
• Complete lab order entries and appropriately handle patient specimens (including communication to patient per department standard work), as needed.
• Assists providers with procedures/surgery, as needed.
• Assist in patient education relating to medication instructions, tests and procedures, wound care or any other necessary information pertaining to patient care.
• Acts as a liaison between patients, providers, other team members in the department, other Christie Clinic departments, and external facilities, as needed.
• Direct medical assistant and reception work daily
• Address team member conflicts and concerns and provide feedback and coaching as necessary.
• Maintain communication regarding operations and team member concerns with the department coordinator and/or clinical manager.
• Facilitate new medical assistant and receptionist training.
• Facilitate huddle in partnership with/absence of the department coordinator, as needed.
• Assists administrative coordinator with department goal development, quality concerns/initiatives, and continuous improvement projects.
• Assist with other leadership duties in the administrative coordinator's absence.
• Assist with policy/procedure and workflow development.
• Perform related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous health care experience
• Certified Medical Assistant Program and/or graduation from an accredited program for medical assistants

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE:

• CPR Certification

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Demands include sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, stretching and lifting up to 30 pounds. Hearing within, or correctable to, a normal range, vision correctable to 20/20 and manual dexterity for the operation of office and lab equipment is required.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a clinical office lab setting with possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, hazardous waste, bodily fluids and other waste common to a health care environment. Requirements may include working irregular hours.

PAY AND BENEFITS:

The estimated pay range for this position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related criteria.

We also offer a substantial benefits package, including:

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Holiday, Birthday) - Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 401k Plan - Medical Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance - Group Term Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance - Identity Theft Protection
• Vision InsuranceLong Term Disability - Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance