Medical Assistant III - Medical Oncology

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

May lead the work of Medical Assistants in the clinical operation of a patient care setting; this position may lead the work of Medical Assistants I and II, and / or acts as the primary clinical resource in a large multi-physician clinical practice. Functions as a Medical Assistant in the department, prepares and maintains exam rooms, prepares charts, obtains reports and records; directs patient flow and ensures the overall smooth running of the clinical office.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities :

Patient Care Duties :

• Interacts directly with patients in clinic setting and completes tasks, which may include obtaining vital signs, conducting EKGs, completing a phlebotomy and verifying medications.
• Prepares for office hours by doing tasks such as obtaining charts, scheduling tests and preparing exam rooms.
• Assists with examinations, procedures and lab tests.
• May assist with renewal and authorization of non-narcotic medications per standing orders and department guidelines.
• May administer medications under the order of physicians or nurse practitioner (this includes vaccines and intramuscular and subcutaneous injections).

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Required Qualifications

Education : High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and / or experience.

Certifications : Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Certified Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Certified Medical Assistant - American Medical Technologists (AMT), Certified Medical Assistant - National Healthcareer Association (NHA), Licensed Practical Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Licensed Practical Nurse - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Registered / Certified Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Registered Medical Assistant - American Medical Technologists (AMT), Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Registered Nurse - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Experience : Relevant Experience (3 Years)

Skills : Not Applicable

Driver's License : A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications

Education : No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications : No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience : Medical Assistant (3 Years), Supervisory (1 Year)

Skills : Anatomy, Communication, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Interactive Communication, Interpersonal Relationships, Medical Terminology, Physiology, Telephone Communications

Grade

C07-H

Salary Range

$19.21 - $28.85 / Hourly

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Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure / certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and / or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

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