Medical Asisstant OBGYN Day Shift

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Roscoe, IL

19d•$18 - $29

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports an OBGYN clinic by preparing and rooming patients, collecting assessment information, and assisting with examinations, treatment, laboratory procedures, and screening tests. The role also performs patient registration and scheduling, phone triage support, referral coordination, payment collection, chart maintenance, and supply management. Some independent judgment is required, with decisions guided by standard practices and procedures.

Requirements

Graduate of a medical assistant program accredited by ABHES, CAAHEP, an eligible regionally or nationally accredited postsecondary institution, or an educational program accredited by NCCA, such as NHA.
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.
Medication injection training and pharmacology competency are required to perform medication administration.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a program with a clinical rotation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Room patients, collect assessment data, and prepare patients according to their specific needs.
Assist with examinations, treatment, and other clinic procedures.
Assist with laboratory procedures, screening tests, and quality improvement projects.
Answer telephone inquiries, direct callers to appropriate personnel, or initiate triage slips for medical personnel to respond.
Schedule appointments and enter appointment dates and times into the computerized scheduler.
Conduct reminder calls to patients.
Greet and direct patients, salespeople, and visitors.
Register patients by verifying that their records are current and accurate.
Update information in the computer system and patient charts.
Coordinate patient referrals through insurance and other physician offices.
Collect patient payments and issue receipts when applicable.
Prepare and maintain patient charts.
Maintain and order supplies.