Medical Assistant - Neurology

Christie Clinic•Champaign, IL

3d•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Christie Clinic's department on Neurology is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant from Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm at Christie Clinic on University, with no night or weekend requirements. Duties include performance of skills through the delivery of patient care using a systematic patient assessment. CNA and/or CMA and previous healthcare experience are preferred.

Requirements

High diploma or equivalent.
CPR

Nice To Haves

Previous healthcare experience
CMA/CNA

Responsibilities

Stock supplies in carts and cabinets and necessary instruments prior to appointment.
Clean chairs following appointments and at the end of the day.
Assist patients to the Infusion Chair, perform vitals and weight of patient.
Enter information into the EMR.
Maintain and update patient medical record upon visit including allergies, medications, etc. and enter into the electronic medical record.
Clerical work: answer incoming patient phone calls and messages, check out process to include scheduling tests and follow up visits, initiate and track outgoing referrals and insurance authorizations, verify medication refills for accuracy and forward to provider to sign
Act as a liaison between patient and provider in order to communicate questions, test results, and provider instructions
Review and respond to the electronic medical record work list per department standard work.
Complete lab order entries and appropriately handle patient specimens (including communication to patient per department standard work), as needed.
Assists providers with procedures/surgery, as needed.
Assist in patient education relating to medication instructions, procedures, wound care or any other necessary information pertaining to patient care.
Perform related work as required.