Sign on bonus: None
Position: Medical Assistant
Location: Chicago, IL
Full Time
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Required Travel: None
What you will do:
The Medical Assistant will provide clinical functions and business office assistance in the clinics of healthcare providers by demonstrating a high level of competency and customer service.
Greets patients providing a high level of customer service and answers telephone referrals/inquiries.
Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room; provides exam gowns and drapes; helps to position patient for the examination and/or treatment; arranges exam room instruments, supplies, and equipment.
Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviews and/or records medical history; takes vital signs; confirms purpose of visit or treatment.
Supports patient care delivery by assisting the healthcare providers during examinations; prepares laboratory specimens; performs basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposes of contaminated supplies; sterilizes medical instruments; administers medications on the premises; authorizes drug refills as directed; telephones prescriptions to pharmacies; draws blood; prepares patients for x-rays; takes electrocardiograms; removes sutures; changes dressings; prepares for and assists with procedures as directed, specialty specific clinical duties as directed.
Educates patients by providing medication and diet information and instructions, answers questions.
Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results.
Generates revenues by recording billing information of services rendered; completes insurance forms; responds to insurance and other third-party inquiries.
Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; places orders; verifies receipt.
Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshoots breakdowns; maintains supplies; performs preventive maintenance and calls for repairs as needed.
Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures; complies with legal regulations.
Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.
Adheres to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements and Patient Centered Medical Home standards.
Maintains current job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
Takes initiative and explores opportunities for accomplishing new and different tasks or projects
May function as an EPIC super user
Other Functions
Participates in maintaining an environment conducive to safety, patient comfort and privacy, as well as employee safety.
Provide cross-coverage to other offices in the medical group as necessary.
Observes established hospital/department policies and procedures, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Participates in quality improvement activities/projects
Participates in department meetings, appropriate in-services, and educational opportunities.
Clinical Skills, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Health Promotion and Maintenance, Hospital Environment, Procedural Skills, Documentation Skills, Verbal Communication, Inventory Control, Planning, Dependability, Medical Teamwork
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACTS
Frequent contact with patients, visitors, employers, physicians, nurses and insurance companies
ENVIRONMENT
· Primary body position: Sitting = 60%, Standing/Walking = 40%
· Lifting requirements up to 50 lbs occasionally or frequently
· Potential exposure to airborne diseases: 100% of the time
· Potential risk of blood borne exposure: 100% of the time
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification and the specific functions of the individual occupying the position of
What you will need:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Graduate of an accredited medical assistant training program preferred.
Experience/Skills
Medical Assistant I: Requires less than one year of related experience.
Previous experience working in a medical office preferred.
Must be able to perform needed clinical skills based on office specialty, including vital signs and other relevant skills.
Typing, computer entry, patient registration, charge entry and filing. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Certification or registration as a Medical Assistant with a nationally recognized accrediting body preferred.
Current CPR certification with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
Benefits:
Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness Program Savings Plan
Health Savings Account Options
Retirement Options with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Community Involvement Opportunities