Medical Assistant - Gastroenterology

Medical Assistant - Gastroenterology

Christie at the Fields (LLC) - Champaign, IL 61822

Salary Range $17.53 - $24.10 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift 1st Shift Education Level High School Category Medical Assisting

General Summary of Duties

Christie Clinic's department of Gastroenterology is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant at the Fields clinic from Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, with no night or weekend requirements. Duties include performance of skills through the delivery of patient care using a systematic patient assessment.

Job Qualifications and Expectations

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 at the end of the day.
• 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 lab order entries and appropriately handle patient specimens (including communication to patient per department standard work), as needed.
• Assists providers with procedures/surgery, as needed.
• Assist in patient education relating to medication instructions, procedures, wound care or any other necessary information pertaining to patient care.
• Perform related work as required.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certified Nurse Assistant Certificate and/or graduation from an accredited program for medical assistants

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous health care experience

Certificate/License:

• CPR Certification

Typical 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 office and Mohs lab 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