Medical Assistant - Family Medicine - Danville

Christie Clinic • Danville, IL

91d • $18 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Christie Clinic's Family Medicine department in Danville is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant. The position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no night or weekend requirements. The role performs clinical skills in delivering patient care using a systematic patient assessment. Work takes place in a clinical office, with possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, hazardous waste, bodily fluids, and other waste common to a health care environment. Requirements may include working irregular hours.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR certification.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, stretching, and lifting; the amount varies by department.
• Hearing within or correctable to the normal range, vision correctable to 20/20, and manual dexterity for operating office equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous health care experience.
• Certified Nurse Assistant certificate and/or graduation from an accredited medical assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments before appointments, then clean and restock them after appointments.
• Escort patients to exam rooms and take their vital signs, weight, and height.
• Enter patient information into the electronic medical record.
• Maintain and update patient medical records during visits, including allergies and medications.
• Flag the appropriate room for the provider to see the patient.
• Assist with procedures during appointments.
• Review online transcription before patient appointments and update it during appointments as necessary.
• Maintain relevant office supplies for department effectiveness.
• Answer phones and schedule labs, tests, and appointments as needed.
• Obtain prior authorizations for procedures, medications, testing, and other services.
• Monitor and replenish refrigeration and supplies.
• Perform related work as required.

Benefits

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, holiday, and 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
• Education Level: High school or GED