Medical Assistant

Overview

Join Gynecologic Cancer Institute of Chicago, A Division of Affiliated Oncologists as a Medical Assistant! GCI specializes in gynecologic oncology for women desiring treatment, including surgery, in the suburbs of Chicago. Our AO colleagues specialize in treating a variety of cancers including lymphoma, lung, breast, prostate, colorectal and head and neck cancers. Our physicians and staff are a multi‑disciplinary team of highly experienced caregivers focused on helping patients and their families receive the best care and support possible.

SCOPE:
Under direct supervision, Medical Assistant will report through the gynecologic oncology division, GCI Chicago, to assist 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, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

• Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment rooms as appropriate.
• Records patient data prior to each physician visit, including vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
• Obtains all necessary patient records as required by physician prior to treatment or procedures.
• Prepares and stocks exam/treatment rooms and orders supplies as needed.
• Assists physicians with exams and procedures as requested.
• Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as delegated by RN or physician.
• Maintains all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
• Answers patient telephone calls with appropriate direction by physician or nurse/pharmacist.
• Phones in prescriptions and makes other patient calls as directed by physicians and RN.
• Informs physician of patient reschedules and no‑shows.
• Maintains disinfecting standards for medical equipment.
• Performs other administrative duties such as typing, filing, faxing, chart preparation, reception, etc., as requested by supervisor or physician.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Entry‑level position requiring 0‑3 years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.
• Current BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
  
  Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants preferred.
• Some state regulations may require specific certifications in order to work as a Medical Assistant.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Triage experience preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye‑hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.

Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment may occur.

• $18 - $25 per hour

• Medical
• Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts (HRCA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HAS)
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short‑Term Disability (STD)
• Long‑Term Disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter Benefits
• 401(k)
• Wellness Program

Applicants will be hired into the title appropriate to their credentials and years of experience.