Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant - OB/GYN - FloatChristie Clinic's department of OB/GYN is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant (Sign-On Bonus Available) between the hours of Monday-Friday 7:00am-5:30pm at the University Clinic. This position may include travel, with mileage reimbursement, to various locations to support the OB/GYN department including Danville, Monticello, Rantoul, Tuscola, and Mahomet.Duties include performance of skills through the delivery of patient care using a systematic patient assessment. Certified Nurse Assistant Certificate and/or graduation from an accredited program for medical assistants and previous health care experience is highly preferred.Job Qualifications and ExpectationsPrepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments prior to appointment. Clean and restock exam rooms per standard work.Assist patient to exam room, take vitals, weight and height of patient. Enter information into the EMR.Maintain and update patient medical record upon visit including allergies, medications, gyne, social history as needed, etc. and enter into the EMR.Appropriate use of flag system per standard work.Perform chart preparation according to department and provider standards.Assist provider with minor procedures.Complete lab order entries and appropriately handle patient specimens.Perform, document and bill in-house testing, i.e. urine pregnancy test/ chem 10 following achieved competency trainingMaintain obstetrics records and documentation of labs.Schedule follow up appointments as neededMaintain Active Pregnancies Report according to the department standard workObtain fetal heart tones as directed by the providerInitiate NST as directed by the providerMaintain relevant office supplies for department effectiveness.Forward appropriate items to HIS for scanning.Attend and participate in department huddles.Perform related work as required.Required Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalentPreferred Qualifications:Previous health care experienceCertified Nurse Assistant Certificate and/or graduation from an accredited program for medical assistantsCertificate/License:CPR CertificationImmunization Certification must actively be pursued within 120 days of employment with attainment within 180 days of employmentTypical Physical Demands:Demands include sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, stretching and lifting up to 75 pounds. Hearing within, or correctable to, a normal range, vision correctable to 20/20 and manual dexterity for the operation of office and lab 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 Account401k PlanMedical Flexible Spending AccountHealth InsuranceGroup Term Life InsuranceDental InsuranceIdentity Theft ProtectionVision InsuranceLong Term DisabilityAccidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance