Medical Assistant - Occupational Medicine (Riverfront)

Overview

The Medical Assistant I maintains department patient care supplies, ensures timely flow of patients, and assists physicians and nurses to provide optimal care to patients and families.

Qualifications

Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA);

DOT Certified Specimen Collector within 6 months - Department of Transportation (DOT)Department of Transportation (DOT);

Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT) within 6 months - Department of Transportation (DOT)Department of Transportation (DOT),

Education:

H.S. Diploma/GED (Required),

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of routine direct patient care duties to assist medical and nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients.Maintains patient care environment and supplies to ensure patient privacy and safety.Provides Patient Care: Accurately measures and records height, weight vital signs (temp, pulse, respiration, BP). Completes medication reconciliation. Assists providers with procedures and treatment. Performs audiometry, spirometry, respiratory mask fits, EKGs and phlebotomy. Performs ear washes and dressing changes. Performs drug and alcohol testing according to state and federal guidelines. Ensures documentation of care is complete and accurate. Provides support to nursing staff. Maintains Patient Care Environment: Orders, receives and stores supplies. Cleans and stocks exam rooms and procedure rooms. Maintain par level of supplies. Maintain Expiration Log of supplies and medications.

About Us

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We've grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We're developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: View email address on healthcarejobsite.com.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $17.12per hour - $27.73per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.