Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified)
University of Illinois Chicago•Peoria, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
The Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified) is responsible for assisting in the daily activities of the clinic operation, performing a variety of clinical and clerical tasks in an outpatient clinical setting. Primary responsibilities include taking vital signs, putting patients in rooms, reviewing Electronic Health Record (EHR) to ensure completeness of medical record and assisting the provider or nurse with treatments.
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
Nice To Haves
- Pediatrics Experience Preferred
Responsibilities
- Works under the direction of physician, APN and nursing staff.
- Registers patients on arrival, making sure the registration information is correct within the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Guides patients to exam rooms and prepares the patient and room for the provider.
- Obtains and documents patient’s vital signs in the EHR.
- Analyzes and organizes the patient’s medical record within the EHR prior to the provider completing the patient exam.
- Takes medical health history by interviewing patient and/or family.
- Assures the EHR is complete and includes any recent labs, tests, or procedures that were completed at outside agencies.
- Obtains missing documentation and documents completely and accurately.
- Completes in-office labs, tests and injections as directed by the provider.
- Takes telephone messages and provides feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls.
- Teaches the patient in specific healthcare topics.
- Receives and processes messages from patients and front office staff to providers.
- Authorizes prescription refills as directed by providers.
- Submits prescriptions to pharmacies via telephone, fax or e-scribe.
- Collects and prepares laboratory specimens.
- Orders new supplies and equipment for the clinic; stocks exam rooms.
- Manages specialty referrals and assists with prior authorizations.
- Enters and updates patient vaccine records in the I-CARE registry.
- Schedules surgeries and diagnostic procedures.
- Performs other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Benefits
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid time Off
- Tuition waivers for employees and dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
