Medical Assistant - Foot & Ankle Surgery - Float

Christie Clinic's department of Foot & Ankle Surgery is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant at the Fields clinic from Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm ( Eligible for a sign-on bonus and bi-annual bonuses ). This position may require travel to the Danville and Urbana clinics occasionally, as needed.

Duties include performance of skills through the delivery of patient care using a systematic patient assessment.

JOB DUTIES: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)

• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments prior to appointment.
• Clean and restock rooms following appointment as needed and at the end of the day.
• Assist patient to exam room, take vitals, weight and height of patient. Enter information into the electronic medical record.
• Perform chart preparation according to department standards.
• Maintain and update patient medical record upon visit including allergies, medications, etc. and enter into the electronic medical record.
• Appropriate use of flag system per standard work.

• Review and respond to the electronic medical record work list per department standard work.
• Complete referral, lab, and procedure order entries and appropriately handle patient specimens, as needed.
• Assists providers with procedures/surgery, as needed.
• Maintain relevant office supplies for department effectiveness.
• Assist in patient education relating to medication instructions, procedures, wound care or any other necessary information pertaining to patient care.
• Assist in answering phones, checking patients in/out and scheduling appointments, as needed.
• Obtain prior authorizations for procedures, medications, testing as needed.
• Perform refrigeration/supplies monitoring and replenishment as needed.
• Travel as required by departmental need to other Christie Clinic locations.
• Perform related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• CMA
• CNA

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Demands include sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, stretching and lifting up to 75 pounds.Hearing within, or correctable to, normal range, vision correctable to 20/20 and manual dexterity for the operation of office equipment is required.


TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a clinical setting 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.

PAY AND BENEFITS:

The estimated pay range for this position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related criteria.


We also offer a substantial benefits package, including:
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Holiday, 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