Medical Assistant

CCRM Fertility•Naperville, IL

About The Position

CCRM Fertility is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide administrative and clinical support to patients and healthcare providers across its Care Centers, Surgery Centers, and Laboratories. The role helps deliver a positive patient experience and supports patient care throughout the fertility treatment process. The Medical Assistant works with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals and reports directly to the Practice Administrator. The position is based in a professional office, clinical, and/or laboratory setting. The schedule is Monday through Friday with rotating weekends, and the employee must be able to work at both the Park Ridge and Naperville locations. The work involves interacting with patients and staff and following medical regulations, ethical guidelines, and organizational policies to support safety and quality of care.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Medical Assistant (MA) or Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) credential.
BCLS certification.
At least 200 successful blood draws, with documentation.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy certification.
One or more years of Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examinations by taking temperature, pulse, and respiration (TPR), weight, and blood pressure, and updating health information, allergies, and medications.
Document patient vitals, assessments, encounter type, and provider information in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Communicate changes in patient condition, abnormal vitals, lab results, and abnormal responses during testing or examinations to the physician and/or nurse practitioner.
Prepare trays and assist with minor procedures, including hysteroscopy, endometrial or punch biopsy, cyst aspiration, Pap smears, GC/chlamydia testing, and HSG testing.
Prepare examination rooms for appointments and testing; disinfect and re-prepare rooms between patients.
Educate patients about procedures and answer questions before procedures.
Assist physicians and/or nurse practitioners with patient examinations.
Maintain patient workflow to meet physician and nurse practitioner scheduling requirements.
Order and schedule laboratory tests as directed, review results, and annotate the appropriate disposition.
Order prescriptions and refills before procedures and notify patients when completed.
Maintain and sterilize equipment, identify supply, parts, or repair needs, and notify the Practice Administrator.
Order and maintain back-office supplies and reconcile monthly receipts and packing slips for submission to the business office.
Scan signed consents, appointment forms, laboratory reports, and pathology reports into the EMR.
Monitor the medicine cabinet and refrigerator and order medications as needed.
Perform urine pregnancy tests, document results in the EMR, and communicate results to the physician, nurse practitioner, or radiologic technician before an examination or procedure.
Autoclave used instruments, document instrument size and type on packages, change sterile or cleaning solution, and document in the soak log.
Clean stationary room equipment and the undersides of examination tables, and supply clean linens and supplies to patient rooms at least weekly or as needed.
Maintain HIPAA and HIV confidentiality and protect patient and clinic information.
Assess potential domestic violence and child abuse issues and report concerns to the Medical Director or Practice Administrator.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with benefits eligibility beginning the first day of the month following the start date.
401(k) plan with company match, beginning the first of the month following two months of service.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Short-term disability.
Flexible spending accounts, including dependent care and commuter benefits.
Health Savings Account.
CCRM-paid family medical leave, eligible after one year.
Supplemental options, including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident coverage.
Professional development, job training, and cross-training opportunities.
Potential annual bonus.
Potential overtime pay at time and a half.
Holiday differential pay at time and a half.
Weekend shift differential of $4.00 per hour.