Medical Assistant

Overview

• Join Gynecologic Cancer Institute of Chicago, A Division of Affiliated Oncologists, as a Medical Assistant!
• GCI Chicago specializes in gynecologic cancers including cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, endometrial (uterine) cancer, vaginal cancer, and vulvar cancer.
• We provide surgical care, chemotherapy, and detailed patient care plans to see a patient throughout their cancer journey.
• AO specializes in treating a variety of cancers including lymphoma lung, breast, prostate, gynecologic, colorectal and head and neck cancers.
• Our physicians and staff are multi-disciplinary team of highly experienced caregivers focused on helping patients and their families receive the best care and support possible.
• SCOPE: Under direct supervision, Medical Assistant will report through the gynecologic oncology division, GCI Chicago, to assist physicians and clinicians with patient care duties in a clinical environment.
• Promotes efficient patient flow and patient care, i.e. exams, and procedures.
• Performs clinic support tasks including miscellaneous clerical tasks, answering phones, and maintaining physician’s schedule.
• Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards

Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment room as appropriate.
• Records patient data prior to each physician visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
• Obtains all necessary patient records as required by physician prior to treatment or procedures.
• Prepares and stocks exam/treatment rooms and orders supplies as needed.
• Assists physicians with exams and procedures as requested, process specimens as indicated.
• Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as delegated by RN or physician.
• Maintains all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
• Answers patient telephone calls with appropriate direction by physician or nurse/pharmacist.