Medical Assistant - Radiation Oncology - Part Time

Christie Clinic•Champaign, IL

14d•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Christie Clinic's department of Radiation Oncology is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant at the University clinic. This role involves delivering patient care by utilizing clinical skills and completing systematic patient assessments. The position requires preparing and maintaining exam and treatment rooms, updating patient medical records, obtaining vital signs, assisting providers with procedures, and educating patients. The Medical Assistant will also act as a liaison between patients, providers, and other healthcare professionals.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
CPR Certification

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.
Obtain patient vital signs and record in the electronic medical record.
Review and respond to the electronic medical record worklist per departmental standard work.
Complete lab order entries and appropriately handle patient specimens (including communicating with the patient per departmental standard work), as needed.
Assist providers with procedure preparation, execution, and cleanup/disinfection, as needed.
Assist with patient education regarding medication instructions, tests and procedures, wound care, and other information necessary to support patient care.
Act as a liaison between patients, providers, other department team members, other Christie Clinic departments, and external facilities, as needed.
Assist the department RN and other coworkers, as needed.
Perform related duties as required.