Medical Assistant Certified, GI Clinic- Days

Mercyhealth•Riverside, IL

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant supports daily operations in a GI clinic by preparing and rooming patients, gathering assessment information, assisting with examinations and procedures, and helping coordinate patient care. The role also handles patient registration, scheduling, telephone inquiries, referrals, payments, chart preparation and maintenance, and clinic supplies. Some independent judgment is required, with decisions guided by standard practices and procedures.

Requirements

Graduate of a medical assistant program accredited by ABHES or CAAHEP; a medical assistant program at a post-secondary school or college with qualifying institutional accreditation; or an educational program accredited by NCCA, such as NHA.
Current certification as a CMA through AAMA, RMA through AMT, CCMA through NHA, RMA through AAH, or NCMA through NCCT, with the required education completed.
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.
Medication injection training and pharmacology competency are required to administer medications.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a program with a clinical rotation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Room patients, collect assessment data, and prepare patients according to their specific needs.
Assist with examinations, treatment, and other clinic procedures.
Assist with laboratory procedures, screening tests, and quality improvement projects.
Answer telephone inquiries, direct callers to appropriate personnel, or initiate triage slips for medical personnel to respond.
Schedule appointments and enter appointment dates and times into the computerized scheduler.
Conduct reminder calls to patients.
Greet and direct patients, salespeople, and visitors.
Register patients by verifying and updating the accuracy of patient records, including making changes in the computer system and on patient charts.
Coordinate patient referrals through insurance and other physician offices.
Collect patient payments and issue receipts.
Prepare and maintain patient charts.
Maintain and order supplies.