Medical Assistant-OBGYN Full Time Days
About The Position
The Medical Assistant is a member of the health care team who supports physicians, nurses, and other licensed medical staff by facilitating patient flow, assisting with patient care, and performing related administrative functions. The role is responsible for maintaining efficient clinic flow and clean, safe patient care areas, promoting patient satisfaction through professional and friendly interactions, and safeguarding patient confidentiality. The position is full time, 40 hours per week, on the Lake Forest Hospital campus, with travel to the Glenview Outpatient facility. The start time is between 7:45 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Previous OB experience is a plus.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current certification in an accepted medical assistant credential, or written proof of meeting candidate eligibility requirements to sit for an eligible certification exam (AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA, or NRCMA).
- Obtain one of the listed medical assistant certifications within the first six months of employment, with up to two test attempts: CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), NCMA (NCCT), CCMA (NHA), or NRCMA (NAHP).
- Sign an onboarding acknowledgment that certification must be attained within six months as a condition of employment.
- American Heart Association-accredited Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification.
- Zero to two years of experience in a relevant role.
- Strong computer skills.
Nice To Haves
- Previous OB experience.
- Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program.
- One to two years of ambulatory care experience.
- Experience with an electronic medical record.
Responsibilities
- Escort patients to exam rooms, verify identity using two identifiers, and prepare patients for examination.
- Obtain and document accurate vital signs; document the reason for the visit and update or confirm allergies, smoking history, and pharmacy information.
- Promptly inform the provider and registered nurse of significant vital-sign changes or acute symptoms.
- Anticipate and set up equipment and supplies needed for visits, clean and prepare exam rooms, and help maintain patient flow by responding to visit needs and prioritizing tasks.
- Assist practitioners with medical and surgical procedures according to established protocols, including ECGs, venipuncture, immunizations, procedure-tray setup, specimen collection, and CLIA-waived testing as directed by a provider.
- Prepare and stock exam rooms; disinfect and sterilize equipment and instruments according to established protocols; and participate in environmental safety rounds.
- Maintain vaccine and medication inventory, monitor and maintain equipment and instruments according to clinic guidelines, assist with ordering supplies, and dispose of expired items correctly.
- Follow office opening and closing procedures.
- Accept and perform delegated responsibilities positively, offer assistance to others, and attend and participate in staff meetings.
- Communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and the patient care team, both in the office and by phone.
- Perform delegated procedures common to the specialty area safely, effectively, and efficiently.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Manager.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- A range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
