Medical Assistant / Patient Support Assistant - GI

Medical Assistant / Patient Support Assistant (Dual Role) - GI

Hourly Pay Range: $19.89 - $28.84 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• Location: Arlington Heights, IL
• Full Time: 40 hours/week
• Hours: Varies Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM. Typically 8-9 hour shifts.
• Travel Required: As needed to Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights, Kildeer, and Schaumburg offices

What You Will Do:

• Provide skilled front office and clinical support to the physician practice and serve as a liaison between the physician and patient to coordinate care.
• Document accurately in the EMR and adhere to patient confidentiality standards.
• Accurate collection and documentation of vital signs, prepare patients for physician visit, utilize the standardized rooming patient protocol to complete all required documentation fields including medical history, reason for visit, and questionnaires.
• Administer medications per physician orders such as Perform EKGs, spirometry testing, and other office performed tests per physician orders and by following documented competencies.
• Distribute post-care direction(s) prepared by physician to patient.
• Assist in procedures as needed including room set up, preparation, clean up, and ensure supplies are maintained for each practitioner. Also responsible for cleanliness of clinical and non-clinical areas such as patient rooms and laboratory.
• Assist with obtaining prior authorizations and pre-certifications as needed.
• Abstract clinical information into Epic at the direction of the physician or practice manager.
• Perform clinic inventory tracking, stocking, audit expiration dates of all patient care items.
• Obtain medical records from organizations outside Endeavor Health.
• Create and open orders per protocol or as directed by provider.
• Answer all incoming telephone calls to the office and handle each as appropriate, in accordance with NorthShore telephone customer service standard. Take accurate and complete messages according to protocols.
• Provide timely responses to EMR messages and appointment requests & other In Basket messages. Follow-up on patient issues as appropriate.
• Confirm/update & distribute call schedule; notify answering service, & internal on-call system, etc.
• Complete prescription refills as per practice protocol.
• As directed, communicate test results & other information to patients via EMR or telephone.

What You Will Need:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Certification: BLS/CPR Certification for the Healthcare Provider required
• Keyboard and computer skills

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Premium pay for eligible employees
• 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