Medical Assistant-Hematology/Oncology

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Crystal Lake, IL

19h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Part-time Medical Assistant position in Hematology/Oncology at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Infusion: Crystal Lake. The role involves providing support in the delivery of quality clinical care, managing patient flow, performing tests and procedures, administering medications, and maintaining accurate medical records. The position also focuses on patient satisfaction, adhering to Health Information Management (HIM) and HIPAA standards, and ensuring risk/safety compliance. The Medical Assistant will also be involved in charge capture, revenue management, and maintaining inventory. This role requires flexibility, good communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The position is PRN/as-needed based on staffing needs, employee time off, and patient volume acuity.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate of a medical assistant program or at least one year of medical assistant or equivalent experience.
• Good communications skills.
• Experience using a keyboard and computers.
• Familiarity with equipment used in ambulatory care.
• Current AHA CPR certification.
• Current Medical Assistant Certification/Registration required.
• Ability to travel locally to multiple sites as needed.
• Ability to work in stressful conditions and difficult situations.
• Resilient and flexible in a changing environment.
• Ability to cooperate and work with others.
• Ability to make sound and timely decisions.
• Ability to perform lifting/transfer activities related to patients as needed, ability to stoop/bend.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Non-certified MAs must obtain certification or registration within one year of hire with AMG approved certifying bodies.

Responsibilities

• Provides support in the delivery of quality clinical care.
• Assures appropriate flow sheets and charts are available at time of patient visit.
• Accurate data is obtained and documented.
• Assists the physician in maintaining registries.
• Communicates to provider any outstanding data, tests or measures required for Clinical Integration.
• Prepares for patient visit by performing chart preparation.
• Manages patient flow, including preparing rooms, patients in accordance with Advocate Medical Group (AMG) policies and procedures and rooming standards.
• Performs tests/procedures as ordered.
• Maintains test tracking log, communicating test results per policy.
• Identifies and communicates abnormal or delayed test results to provider.
• Responsible for accurate specimen collection including patient identification and labeling based on laboratory collection procedures.
• Accurately performs and maintains practice site quality control logs in accordance with standards for maintaining CLIA certification.
• Administers medications as ordered by provider including documentation.
• Communicates with pharmacies to refill medication per approved protocol.
• Anticipates the need for and completes all documentation necessary to ensure quality care including chief complaint, vital signs, immunizations/medications, history, procedures and messages.
• Distributes patient education and discharge instructions per provider direction.
• Direct patient questions regarding education to provider.
• Assists patients in obtaining additional services ordered by the physician prior to leaving the office as part of discharge planning.
• Communicates with other providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Documents all patient communication in the medical record.
• Provides efficient, high-quality service to patients and families during appointments/visits, telephone call.
• Demonstrates respect, empathy and supports patient and family's cultural and spiritual beliefs.
• Participates in activities to evaluate and improve processes that will contribute to patient satisfaction, associate and provider engagement. satisfaction.
• Creates and maintains an environment that is patient centered as evidenced by availability of same day appointments, future appointments and referrals made.
• Responsive to the needs and concern of patients, associates and providers and works closely to resolve issues with involved parties.
• Demonstrates a professional image in compliance with AMG policy.
• Adheres to Advocate Behaviors of Excellence.
• Participates in medical record audits and indicator development.
• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of patient care and in communication in person and via the telephone.
• Assures that the medical record and all relevant diagnostic reports are available at the start of the visit.
• Obtains medical record release of information in accordance with HIPAA policy and Advocate/AMG policies and procedures.
• Disposes of papers containing patient identifiable information according to policy.
• Maintains medical record filing by scanning or re-filing of charts.
• Utilizes Advocate/AMG forms.
• Complies with established infection control, OSHA safety standards and accrediting organization regulations.
• Maintains work area in accordance with the Advocate/AMG Operating System standards.
• Participates in safety drills.
• Locates emergency equipment during drill as appropriate.
• Demonstrates culture of safety behaviors/techniques.
• Promotes culture of safety by identifying threats to patient, family and associate safety.
• Reports safety events and near misses in a timely manner and completes using appropriate reporting methods.
• Assists in the implementation of corrective actions.
• Demonstrates order completion and documentation for appropriate charge capture and risk reduction.
• Collaborates with provider and billing department to accurately code and capture charges.
• Maintains inventory par levels using standard products, AMG AOS standards.
• Understands revenue and expense management targets and is engaged in achieving same.
• Promotes a green environment by adhering to organizational guidelines for recycling and prudent utilization of resources.
• Utilizes organizational resources in a responsible/cost effective manner.
• Maintains knowledge of current standards of care.
• Participates in continuing education and other professional and growth opportunities.
• Completes annual competency review.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED