Medical Assistant

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute · Barrington, IL · Yesterday

Healthcare$18–$25/hrFull-time

About the role

This position is responsible for performing daily administrative and clinical duties to facilitate efficient operations in an outpatient clinic setting. This position provides support in providing safe, quality care and customer service to patients, physicians/providers and other members in the clinical care teams.

Responsibilities

Patient Examination/Treatment
- Escorts patients to exam rooms on a timely basis.
  - Keeping team members informed regarding delays
- Triage, as necessary, for radiologic studies, cast removal etc.
- Aids physicians in the patient examination process
Evaluates need for wound care, if any, and ensures adequate provision of care and patient education

Splint/cast applications and removals when applicable

Processes prescriptions per physician order. Instructs/educates patients regarding medication side effects

Prepares injectable medications and equipment needed

Captures referrals for ongoing services/needs (e.g., therapy services, home health, surgical procedures, DME, etc.)

Acts as a patient intermediary/liaison for resolution of patient problems

Requirements

Education: Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program (CMA) preferred
Certifications/Licensure: CMA (AAMA) (Certified Medical Assistant), RMA (Registered Medical Assistant), CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant), and NCMA (National Certified Medical Assistant) preferred
Maintains CPR certification

Technical Skills

Good working knowledge of practice management and EHR software, Google products, Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications

Soft Skills

Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
Good verbal and written communication and writing skills
Strong interpersonal skills, able to work well and communicate professionally with physicians, patients and staff in all levels in the organization
Able to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time

Physical Requirements

Stand or sit for extended periods of time
Position requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination
Requires occasional lifting associated with patient transfers (i.e., up to 35 lbs.)

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance
Long and short term disability
401k program with company match and profit sharing
Wellness program
Health savings accounts
Flexible savings accounts
ID protection plan and accident, critical illness and hospital benefits