Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health - Palatine
About The Position
Under general supervision of clinic supervisor, and following established procedures and precedents, prepares patients for physical examination, obtains specimens, conducts select routine laboratory tests and records results, and performs phlebotomy, routine diagnostic tests. Under delegated supervision of a physician; performs clinical and administrative tasks. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served. This includes knowledge of the physical and psychological needs of patients served and the ability to respond appropriately to those needs. Reviews patient chart information prior to patient visit in order to ensure all necessary diagnostic and/or laboratory test are available or work to obtain results for provider. Ensures information is complete prior to appointment. Escorts patients to examination rooms, obtains vital signs and other patient data, and makes patient comfortable while waiting for physician. Documents pertinent information in electronic medical record. Assists physician during patient examinations and/or procedures by setting up room, providing instruments as requested, completing necessary forms with information provided by physician, and the like. Assists physician with difficult and/or sensitive components of examinations including pap smears. Prepares patients and conducts routine tests to include, but not limited to tuberculin testing, records results as appropriate in the patient medical record. Collects and prepares specimens for routine laboratory tests (which may include venipuncture, POC testing and specimens to be sent to lab for processing) according to established procedures, completes reports with results, forwards same to physician, and ensures inclusion in electronic patient medical record. Documents all pertinent patient information in the electronic medical record such as observations, procedures and treatments. Maintains patient medical records according to hospital standards, including any QI flowsheet documents as appropriate. Ensures examination rooms are stocked with necessary supplies in order to ensure timely examination of patients, and notify appropriate staff member when supplies are low. Notifies patients in a timely manner of test results under direction of provider. Answers routine questions from patients and/or patient families and directs patients/families to nurse or provider for additional information as needed. Orders additional lab tests and so forth as directed. Once successfully completed competency testing, can independently administer select medications/injections per provider’s orders. Assists business office staff with business office functions as necessary. Partners with other staff members to ensure office operations run efficiently, keeping pace with office patient volumes, and helping to ensure patient wait times are kept to a minimum.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- A valid driver’s license is required if the incumbent is selected to perform related duties at an off-site location.
- If the incumbent uses their personal vehicle, the incumbent must maintain automobile liability coverage as required by law and evidence of such coverage may be requested.
- Current CPR Certification issued by American Heart Association for healthcare providers or, in case of practice acquisition, certification must be obtained within three months of hire date.
Nice To Haves
- 3 years clinical experience
- Successful completion of a school that is accredited by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA).
- Obtain certification within one year of hire
Responsibilities
- Prepares patients for physical examination
- Obtains specimens
- Conducts select routine laboratory tests and records results
- Performs phlebotomy, routine diagnostic tests
- Performs clinical and administrative tasks
- Reviews patient chart information prior to patient visit
- Ensures information is complete prior to appointment
- Escorts patients to examination rooms, obtains vital signs and other patient data
- Documents pertinent information in electronic medical record
- Assists physician during patient examinations and/or procedures
- Assists physician with difficult and/or sensitive components of examinations including pap smears
- Prepares patients and conducts routine tests to include, but not limited to tuberculin testing
- Collects and prepares specimens for routine laboratory tests
- Documents all pertinent patient information in the electronic medical record
- Maintains patient medical records according to hospital standards
- Ensures examination rooms are stocked with necessary supplies
- Notifies patients in a timely manner of test results under direction of provider
- Answers routine questions from patients and/or patient families
- Orders additional lab tests and so forth as directed
- Administer select medications/injections per provider’s orders
- Assists business office staff with business office functions as necessary
- Partners with other staff members to ensure office operations run efficiently
Benefits
- Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance.
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking
- Wellness Program
- Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Community Involvement Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
