at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Extra Help - Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified) - Practice, Policy & Partnerships
Hiring Department: Practice, Policy & Partnerships
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1018530
Posting Close Date: 6/2/2023
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Executive Director or designee, performs a variety of clinical and clerical services to support clinical practices in an outpatient setting.
Duties & Responsibilities
Maintains medical records in Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems, reviews and prepares EHR to ensure completeness prior to patient exam, obtains missing documentation; documents medical visits, observations, and related activities.
Direct Patient Care Tasks:
1. Assists clinical staff with tasks related to preliminary assessment, education, and documentation of patient condition and the presenting health complaint including:
* a. Obtaining vital signs and other pertinent health information, i.e. conducts patient screenings during intake process.
* b. Administration of basic tests as by healthcare provider such as EKG, spirometry, pulse oximetry, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments {CLIA), etc.
* c. Informing the patient of test preparations and directions to diagnostic/treatment areas.
2. Assists clinical staff with tasks or diagnostic/therapeutic procedures appropriate to experience, training and skill level
3. Responds to patient inquires (both in person and by telephone) and relays information to the appropriate clinical staff based on the nature of the inquiry.
4. Transports or accompanies patients as directed.
5. Documents patient medications for medication reconciliation by history.
6. Administers approved injections per appropriate protocol.
Indirect Patient Care Tasks:
1. Under direct supervision of the Executive Director or designate, and following provider orders, completes requisitions for diagnostic tests/procedures.
2. Assists in collection and processing of patient specimens. Performs and documents point of care specimen testing.
3. Performs necessary follow-up to obtain laboratory/test results and other pertinent medical record information; records lab data.
4. Maintains patient care environment in compliance with safety and infection control requirements including but not limited to ordering, stocking, and monitoring usage of medications, linen, forms and supplies; disposal of soiled and used patient care supplies; sterilization of equipment.
5. Performs and documents quality control tests on equipment as appropriate._x000d_
6. Cleans and sterilizes equipment and maintains appropriate cleaning logs per policy.
7. Obtains pre-authorizations and referrals.
Clerical Tasks:
1. Maintains patient files and medical records; extracts clinical/demographic information as required.
2. Schedules patient appointments.
3. Checks patients in and out, requisitions charts/studies, registers patients and activates accounts according to hospital procedures.
4. Records lab data.
5. Assists with office reception and business support functions.
6. Collects cash and other forms of payment from patients and keeps accurate record of cash and other payment collections.
7. Performs related duties as... For full info follow application link.
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
