Medical Assistant

Primary Care Associates - Berwyn, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Berwyn, IL

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Medical Assistant at Primary Care Associates in Berwyn, IL, plays a crucial role in supporting physicians by preparing patients for treatment, taking medical histories, and assisting during patient care. This position involves direct patient interaction, performing vital assessments, and managing clerical duties to ensure smooth operations within the healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to examination rooms and performs initial patient assessment by obtaining vital signs and medical history.
• Observes patients' response to treatments and/or medications and reports any adverse reactions to medical personnel in charge.
• Administers specified medication, orally or by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection, and notes time, amount, and site in patients' medical record.
• Provides limited instruction to patients regarding treatments, special diets, etc., as directed by physician.
• Collects samples such as urine, blood, and sputum from patients for testing and performs routine laboratory tests on samples.
• Maintains accurate records and reports recording pertinent information regarding patient's condition, medication given, treatment administered, etc.
• Refills prescriptions through appropriate pharmacies.
• Follows patients' progress through call backs regarding tests results such as laboratory, radiology, etc., working Nurses Desktop.
• Triages patient calls and assists with scheduling appointments and performs related clerical duties.
• Assembles and/or operates such equipment as nebulizers, oxygen supplies, EKG, Ultrasound, Vision, Hearing, DINAMAP, and DXA machines when providing patient care.
• Sterilizes equipment and supplies according to established procedures.
• Entering of immunization/injection fees as well as nurse visits.
• Maintains confidentiality related to the patient and the patients' medical record.
• Takes messages, sends those messages to the appropriate physician, makes appointments, and works on recall and bump lists.

Requirements

• Valid Certified Medical Assistant certification.
• Technical and medical training equivalent to one year of formal instruction from an accredited technical school.
• One to three months of on-the-job training.
• Current CPR certification.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in taking vital signs.
• Ability to run routine lab tests, EKG's, Ultrasounds, DXA Scans, Hearing Screenings, Vision Screenings, and DINAMAP.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance