Medical Assistant (MA) - Infusion Cancer Clinic (PRN)

Advocate Health • Chicago, IL

1d • $23 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

Support the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks that are vital to patient care. Medical Assistants must adhere to relevant regulations and guidelines to ensure patient safety and confidentiality, and maintain professionalism and compassion during all interactions.

This PRN position is based at Creticos Cancer Center, located at 900 W. Nelson on the Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center campus. The schedule requires at least three days per week, Monday through Wednesday, with flexibility to work additional days as needed. Shifts may be 8 or 10 hours.

As a member of the ambulatory care team, the Medical Assistant supports providers, connects with patients, and helps ensure a seamless, compassionate experience. The role involves welcoming patients, gathering clinical information, assisting with exams and procedures, administering medications and vaccines as directed, performing laboratory tasks, documenting care, and coordinating with the care team.

The role has frequent physical demands and may involve exposure to hazardous materials, blood and body fluids, and communicable disease. Protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary. Physical Abilities Testing may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be a certified or registered Medical Assistant.
• At least 2 years of medical assistant experience.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and support 35 pounds while handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Ability to push or pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, with fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
• Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment as necessary when exposed to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, or communicable disease.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and support their transition into care.
• Take and record vital signs, medical histories, and health screenings.
• Prepare patients for exams and assist providers during procedures.
• Administer medications and vaccines as directed.
• Perform lab-related tasks, including specimen collection and point-of-care testing.
• Document care accurately in the electronic health record.
• Partner with physicians, nurses, and teammates to deliver high-quality, coordinated care.
• Follow relevant regulations and guidelines to protect patient safety and confidentiality.
• Respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
• Perform physical safety interventions, such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability coverage; eligibility may depend on FTE or status.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits, including adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Programs that invest in career development.
• Competitive compensation, premium pay for select circumstances, incentive pay for select positions, and opportunity for annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

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