Medical Assistant (MA) - Oncology Clinic Float Pool
About The Position
The Medical Assistant supports the oncology care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks that contribute to patient care, safety, and confidentiality. In this outpatient oncology float-pool role, the Medical Assistant supports providers, connects with patients, and helps deliver a coordinated, compassionate care experience across Aurora Cancer Care clinics. The position offers exposure to specialized oncology settings and therapies, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and clinical trials, with nurse navigator support. This is a part-time position of approximately 24 hours per week, scheduled Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., with no weekends or holidays. The employee may choose to float to six clinics within 45 miles or to all 13 ACC clinics, from Burlington to Summit, Grafton, and St. Luke’s, with a larger float differential for the broader clinic coverage. The listed pay range is $21.85–$32.80 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- A medical assistant diploma, or two years of medical assistant experience, or certified medical assistant status with two years of medical assistant experience.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist frequently during the workday.
- Ability to lift and support 35 pounds when 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 perform physical safety interventions, such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
- Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment when exposed to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, or communicable disease.
- Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
Nice To Haves
- Phlebotomy skills.
Responsibilities
- Welcome patients and support their transition into care.
- Take and record vital signs, medical histories, and health screenings.
- Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers during procedures.
- Administer medications and vaccines as directed.
- Perform laboratory-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 provide coordinated care.
- Follow relevant regulations and guidelines to protect patient safety and confidentiality.
- Respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
- Financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
- Premium pay, such as shift or on-call pay, based on teammate’s job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
