Medical Assistant/Scheduler - Internal Medicine

Christie Clinic • Champaign, IL

304d • $16 - $22

About The Position

Christie Clinic's department of Internal Medicine is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant/Scheduler at the Windsor clinic in Champaign from Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, with no night or weekend requirements. Duties include checking patients out from the exam room and scheduling appointments/testing after their visit with their provider. The scheduler will also serve as a liaison between patients and medical support staff.

Requirements

• High School diploma or better.
• Preferred certifications: CPR, CNA, CMA.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors in an efficient, professional, and courteous manner.
• Fill out radiology requisition forms.
• Act as a liaison between Internal Medicine and other Christie Clinic departments to refer patients to specialized providers.
• Schedule/place orders for tests, labs, appointments, etc.
• Attend and participate in monthly department meetings.
• Maintain Internal Medicine scheduler work list.
• Appropriate use of flag system per standard work.
• 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.
• Assist with procedures during appointment including but not limited to paps.
• Fax forms, orders to nursing homes, etc. as directed by nurse. Sort faxes and distributes appropriately.
• Administer injections as needed, as directed.
• POCT including but not limited to urine dips and swabs.
• Maintain an organized work area. (Filing patient orders, routers, etc.)
• Perform related work as required.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Holiday, Birthday)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 401k Plan
• Medical Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Vision Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED