Medical Assistant - Cardiology Clinic (Riverfront)
Carle Health•Danville, IL
•$17 - $28•Onsite
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
- H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
Responsibilities
- 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 with prep of patient for bone marrow biopsies.
- Assist with bone marrow biopsies, 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.
- Take supplies to CPD for cleaning; pick up supplies from CPD for use in department.
- Keep exam rooms and procedural areas stocked with the necessary supplies.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
