Medical Office Assistant

Overview

Illinois CancerCare is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant, also known as "MOA", to work at the Peoria clinic. The MOA is responsible for assisting providers in clinical duties related to patient care. The MOA works directly with RNs, APNs, and Physicians in the exam room areas as well as in treatment rooms. Pay Range : $15.00 - $22.00 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, etc. As of the date of this posting, in addition to your salary, Illinois CancerCare offers the following benefits for this position, subject to eligibility requirements : Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; health savings account; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance; long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program; PTO, holiday pay, travel stipend (if applicable), and employee paid critical illness and accident insurance. Responsibilities Maintain clinic flow of scheduled patients on provider’s schedule by escorting patients to exam rooms. Record vital signs, height, and weight in the Electronic Medical Record or “EMR” Review and update patient medication list for each patient at every visit. Assist in preparing patients for exams or procedures by providers. May assist in minor diagnostic procedures as requested. (i.e. pulse oximetry, pap smears) Prepare, clean and maintain exam rooms, treatment rooms and medical equipment. Order and maintain adequate clinical supplies and equipment. Review patient chart and ensure that lab reports are recorded in the patient’s chart. May be required to request results from external facilities. Work under the supervision of the Nursing staff in the treatment room to assist in patient needs. May be required to remove IVs. Adherence to the ILCC employee handbook, HIPAA policies and ILCC code of conduct. Travel to satellite clinic locations as needed. Performs clinical and clerical related responsibilities as requested or directed. SPECIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 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 25 pounds. Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours. Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids. Requires frequent bending, reaching, squatting, stooping. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS / TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS The employee has limited exposure to toxic substance and is expected to be familiar with the dangers and proper handling of such. The employee is exposed to communicable diseases and other conditions common to the clinical environment. Safety policies and good health practices are to be understood and observed. Work is performed in an office environment with frequent contact with staff and patients. Work may be repetitious, and in a high-stress environment. Contact may involve dealing with angry and / or upset people. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED. Three years of experience in a healthcare organization. Certified Medical Assistant "CMA" or Certified Nurse's Assistant or "CNA" preferred.