at Cook County Government in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Posting:May 22, 2024, 9:01:18 AMClosing Date:Jun 5, 2024, 11:59:00 PMFull-timeShift Start Time:7:30A.M.Shift End Time:3:30P.M.
Collective Bargaining Unit:SEIU Local 73SEIU 73Posting Salary:$21.64 - $26.16 HOURLY
Organization:Health and Hospital Systems
SEIU-73
LOCATION: Sengstacke Primary Care
Provident Hospital 500 E. 51st St., Chicago, IL 60615
Shift: Days 7:30 AM- 3:30 PM
*salary commensurate with years of medical assistant experience*
Job Summary
Under the supervision of licensed personnel, the Medical Assistant (MA) works in cooperation with other clinic or facility health care and administrative professionals to provide continuity of care to the patient. The MA performs both clinical and administrative duties to support physician, nurses and administrative staff in the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model of care and Specialty Clinics.
Typical Duties
Obtains medical history, vital signs, including but not limited to blood pressure, height and weight, BMI, head, neck and check circumference, pain and 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
Refills or orders medications for patients and secures provider signature or authorization for reordered or refilled medication.
Supports the provider staff with completing referrals for diagnostic testing and specialist following the providers order.
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.
Typical Duties continued
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.
Reporting Relationships
Reports to the Ambulatory Clinic Manager
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess either an Associate's degree as a Medical Assistant from a CAAHEEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health education Programs) approved program OR equivalent from an accredited Medical Assistant program or formal medical service training program of the United States Armed Forces (Must provide official transcripts at time of interview) OR Five (5) years of recent full-time professional Medical assistant experience.
Must be certified as a Medical Assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Healthcareer 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 (Must provide proof at time of interview.)
Must possess a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association or able to obtain one within two (2) weeks of starting employment. (Must provide proof at time of interview)
Bilingual... For full info follow application link.
COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
