Medical Assistant - Rheumatology

Christie Clinic•Champaign, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Christie Clinic's department of Rheumatology is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant from Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm at the University clinic in Champaign, with no night or weekend requirements. Duties include performance of skills through the delivery of patient care using a systematic patient assessment. Certified Nurse Assistant Certificate and/or graduation from an accredited program for medical assistants and previous healthcare experience is preferred.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
CPR Certification

Nice To Haves

Previous healthcare experience
Graduation from an accredited program for certified nursing assistants or certified medical assistants

Responsibilities

Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments prior to appointment.
Clean and restock following appointment.
Assist patient to exam room, take vitals, weight and height of patient.
Enter information into the electronic medical record.
Maintain and update patient medical record upon visit including allergies, medications, etc. and enter into the electronic medical record.
Flag appropriate room for provider to see patient.
Assist with procedures during appointment.
Fax forms, orders to nursing homes, etc. as directed by nurse.
Sort faxes and distributes appropriately.
Check refrigerator temperature (for insulins, injectables, immunizations, etc.) to ensure stability.
Code MSR’s on a daily basis.
Perform related work as required.