Extra Help - Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified) - Surgery

University of Illinois at Chicago•Chicago, IL

26d•$27•Onsite

About The Position

The Extra Help Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified) will perform a variety of clinical and clerical services to support the physician surgeon practice. This position will work under the direct supervision of a Physician Surgeon.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent
Possession of a current/valid medical assistant certification 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 Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Possession of a current/valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support CPR Certification.

Nice To Haves

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Assists nursing/medical staff with tasks related to preliminary assessment, education, and documentation of patient condition and the presenting health complaint including: a. Obtaining vital signs and other pertinent health information. b. Administration of basic tests as by healthcare provider such as EKG, spirometry, pulse oximetry, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), etc. c. 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.
Maintains patient care environment in compliance with safety and infection control requirements including but not limited to ordering, stocking, and monitoring usage of linen, forms and supplies; disposal of soiled and used patient care supplies; sterilization of equipment.
Performs and documents quality control tests on equipment as appropriate.
Obtains pre-authorizations and referrals.
Maintains patient files and medical records; extracts clinical/demographic information as required.
Records lab data.
Assists other staff with office reception and business support functions.
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.