Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified) - UI Health, Center for Lung Health

University of Illinois Chicago•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a physician, the Medical Assistant performs clinical and clerical services supporting physician practice in an outpatient setting. The position requires effective verbal and written communication in English and Spanish to serve a large segment of the patient population. The role includes assisting with patient assessments, education, documentation, screenings, vital signs, basic tests, specimen collection, approved injections, and diagnostic or therapeutic procedures appropriate to the employee’s training and skill level. It also supports patient care operations through specimen processing, point-of-care testing, laboratory follow-up, equipment quality control and sterilization, supply management, referrals, and pre-authorizations. Clerical work includes maintaining and preparing electronic health records and patient files, documenting visits and clinical information, scheduling appointments, registering and checking in and out patients, supporting reception and business functions, and collecting and recording payments. The Medical Assistant may also participate in process-improvement initiatives and perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
Current, valid Certified Medical Assistant certification from an approved certifying board: AAMA, AMT, NCCT, and/or NHA.
Current, valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR certification.
Effective written and verbal communication in both English and Spanish.
Illinois residency within 180 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Assist nursing and medical staff with preliminary patient assessment, education, and documentation of patient conditions and presenting complaints.
Obtain vital signs and other pertinent health information and conduct patient screenings during intake.
Administer basic provider-directed tests, such as EKG, spirometry, pulse oximetry, and CLIA testing.
Inform patients about test preparations and directions to diagnostic or treatment areas.
Obtain specimens using noninvasive techniques and collect blood specimens through capillary and venipuncture techniques.
Assist medical and nursing staff with diagnostic or therapeutic procedures appropriate to training, experience, and skill level.
Respond to patient inquiries in person and by telephone in English and Spanish, and relay information to appropriate clinical staff.
Transport or accompany patients as directed.
Document patient medications for medication reconciliation by history.
Administer approved injections according to applicable protocols.
Complete requisitions for diagnostic tests and procedures under direct clinical supervision and following physician orders.
Assist with collecting and processing patient specimens; perform and document point-of-care specimen testing.
Follow up to obtain laboratory and test results and other pertinent medical record information, and record laboratory data.
Maintain the patient-care environment in compliance with safety and infection-control requirements, including managing supplies and disposing of used patient-care materials.
Perform and document equipment quality-control tests as appropriate; clean and sterilize equipment and maintain required logs.
Obtain pre-authorizations and referrals.
Maintain and prepare electronic health records and patient files, document visits and observations, and obtain missing documentation before patient exams.
Schedule appointments, check patients in and out, requisition charts and studies, register patients, and activate accounts in English and Spanish.
Assist with reception and business support functions.
Collect patient payments in English and Spanish and maintain accurate collection records.
Participate in or assist with process-design, EHR and technology implementation, improvement projects, and assigned committees.
Perform related duties as assigned.