MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Medical Assistant

Under the supervision of a licensed physician, the Medical Assistant (MA) works as part of a multidisciplinary care team to support both clinical and administrative functions and contribute to the continuity of care to the patient. The MA works collaboratively with physicians, nurses and administrative staff in the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model of care and in the Specialty Clinics.

Typical duties include obtaining medical history, vital signs, including but not limited to blood pressure, height and weight, BMI, head, neck and check circumference, pain and other specific specialty requirements accurately and legibly documents the medical history. Reviews patient or employee medical records for completeness. May assist patients in completing relevant forms. Prepares patient rooms for medical visits. Maintains cleanliness and general appearance of exam rooms. Cleans rooms after each patient visit and disposes of potentially infectious materials appropriately. Assists with clerical and administrative duties such as answering phones, sorting medical charts, retrieving lab reports, scheduling appointments, billing and maintaining or obtaining current demographic and insurance information. Completing compliance reports as requested. Performs a variety of laboratory procedures, including but not limited to finger stick glucose, veni-puncture, EKG's, urine dipsticks, urine pregnancy test, throat cultures, point of care testing and I-stats. Logs test and controls and accurately documents in medical records. Assists physician with physical exams, minor surgical procedures and treatments, such as dressings and ear irrigations and administers oral medications and injections following physician order. Accurately documents oral and injectable medical administration in the medical record. Performs phlebotomy service and prepares specimens as directed. Prepares, administers and documents immunizations on the client's medical record. Administers first aid and other related procedures including removing and changing dressings, applying bandages, removing sutures, etc. May be required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Provides an accurate and complete medication list for patients Communicates patient needs to provider including but not limited to refill requests, tests, and patient concerns. Supports the provider staff with completing referrals for diagnostic testing and specialist following the providers order. Participates and supports Joint Commission Surveys and rounds. Receives, organizes and stocks clinical supplies. Maintains inventory of medical supplies and providers for secure storage of medicine samples delivered by pharmaceutical representatives. Checks medication samples for expiration dates and maintains dispensing records. Performs equipment sterilization at site or prepares equipment for transfer to another facility for sterilization. Maintains clinical equipment and reports malfunctions to the staff physician or clinical coordinator. Demonstrates knowledge and skill in interfacing with patient behaviors and health issues for a variety of age groups including children adolescence, adults and geriatric patients. Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum qualifications include completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, completion of a formal medical service training program of the United States Armed Forces, is required (Official transcripts are required at time of interview) OR Five (5) years of recent full-time professional Medical Assistant experience is required Certificate as a Medical Assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Health career Association (NHA), American Registry of Medical Assistant (ARMA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or the Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) OR Certified as a Registered Medical Assistant OR Completion of a Cook County Medical Assistant Training Program prior to starting employment, is required(Must present certificate at time of interview) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association, is required (Must present certificate at time of interview)