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Med Asst - Carle Cancer Institute -Oncology

at Carle in Urbana, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Med Asst – Carle Cancer Institute -Oncology

+ Department: Carle Cancer Institute Normal

+ Entity: Peoria Service Area

+ Job Category: Patient Care

+ Employment Type: Full – Time

+ Job ID: 43044

+ Experience Required: None

+ Education Required: HS Diploma/GED

+ Shift: Day

+ Location: Peoria, IL

+ Usual Schedule: 8a-430p

+ On Call Requirements: NA

+ Work Location: Carle Cancer Institute Normal

+ Weekend Requirements: None

+ Holiday Requirements: None

Email a Friend Save Save Apply Now Position Summary: The Medical Assistant I maintains department patient care supplies, ensures timely flow of patients, and assists physicians and nurses to provide optimal care to patients and families. Qualifications: EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS H.S. Diploma/GED ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Successful completion of medical terminology course

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Capacity to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures. Demonstrates compassion and caring in dealing with others. Essential Functions:

+ Perform a variety of routine direct patient care duties to assist medical and nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients.

+ Maintains patient care environment and supplies to ensure patient privacy and safety.

+ Rooming patients: Collecting pertinent information regarding the patient’s chief complaint, family history, social history, surgical history, and medication reconciliation upon arrival for a patient visit.

+ Maintain department specific competencies related to point of care testing, equipment handling, and specialty training.

+ Prepare patient and supplies for department specific procedures

+ Maintain par levels and order supplies for exam and procedure rooms.

+ Assist patients and department with procedure setup.

+ Assist with oncology procedures, including preparing slides for cytology.

+ Transport patients as needed to the ED, hospital floor or other area.

+ Make pre-procedure calls to review appointment instructions.

+ Keep exam rooms and procedural areas stocked with the necessary supplies.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.

Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.

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Job Posting: JC261254849

Posted On: Jun 14, 2024

Updated On: Jun 27, 2024

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