Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified) - Surgery, College of Medicine

University of Illinois Chicago•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified), under the direction of the Physicians, providers, and nurses, performs a variety of clinical and clerical services to support physician practice in an outpatient setting.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
Possession of a current/valid certification as a Certified Medical Assistant by an approved certifying board as defined by the employing institution. The approved certifying boards include; American Association of Medical Assistant (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCTI) and/or National Health career Association (NHA).
Possession of a current/valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support CPR Certification.
Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Assists nursing/medical staff with tasks related to preliminary assessment, education, and documentation of patient condition and the presenting health complaint including: obtaining vital signs and other pertinent health information.
Administration of basic tests as by healthcare provider such as EKG, spirometry, pulse oximetry, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), etc.
Informing the patient of test preparations and directions to diagnostic/treatment areas.
Assists medical/nursing staff with tasks or diagnostic/therapeutic procedures appropriate to experience, training, and skill level.
Responds to patient inquiries (both in person and by telephone) and relays information to the appropriate clinical staff based on the nature of the inquiry.
Transports or accompanies patients as directed.
Under direct supervision of clinical staff and following MD orders, completes requisitions for diagnostic tests/procedures.
Assists in collection and processing of patient specimens.
Performs and documents point of care specimen testing.
Performs necessary follow-up to obtain laboratory/test results and other pertinent medical record information; records lab data.
Obtains pre-authorizations and referrals.
Maintains patient files and medical records; extracts clinical/demographic information as required.
Coding and filling out insurance forms.
Coordinates and maintains organized patient flow.
Reviews patient charts and ensures that all ancillary reports and required paperwork are available to the provider at the time of visit.
Documents patient care information in the outpatient medical record according to standards.
Assists with scheduling of patient tests, procedures, and follow-up appointments.
Provides cross coverage to other clinical areas as assigned.
Answering phone calls, scheduling appointments.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.