Medical Assistant- Oak Park Cancer-28284

About the role

The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting Physicians, Mid-Level Practitioners, and Registered Nurses with the evaluation, management, and treatment of patients in an ambulatory care setting. The Medical Assistant assumes responsibility for maintaining patient flow, the upkeep of exam and treatment rooms, and performing basic skills such as vital signs and point of care testing. In addition, the Certified Medical Assistant will administer intramuscular injections, immunizations, small volume nebulizer treatment, over-the-counter medications under the direction of a Physician.

Responsibilities

• Captures and documents patient information during intake, including vital signs, height and weight, reason for visit, interim history, allergies, medication lists, and other interventions as required.
• Prepares patient for exam based on reason for visit.
• Supports patient and assists provider with procedures.
• Reviews and prepares appointment schedules and ensures all patient charts are available for the visit.
• Reviews patient charts and ensures that all ancillary reports and required paperwork are available to the provider at the time of visit.
• Performs basic lab and testing procedures according to standards.
• Performs phlebotomy and EKGs.
• Administers immunizations as ordered by Physician.
• Administers RUMG approved intramuscular or subcutaneous medications after competency has been assessed, verified and documented.
• Performs nebulizer treatments in the clinic setting after competency has been assessed, verified and documented.
• Performs Tuberculin skin testing upon the order of the Physician.
• Demonstrates appropriate population specific techniques with patients.
• Documents administration of over-the-counter medications and/or other medications in Epic per policy or protocol.
• Cleans, prepares and stocks exam rooms, treatment rooms, and workstations.
• Calls patients regarding test results and medical instruction under the direction of a Physician.
• Calls in medication refills under the direction of a Physician or protocol.
• Documents patient care information in the outpatient medical record according to standards.
• Affords assistance with scheduling of patient tests, procedures, and follow-up appointments.
• Maintains the inventory of medical and linen supplies.
• Maintains quality control for equipment.
• Provides cross coverage to other clinical areas as assigned.
• Participates in quality improvement projects.
• Maintains compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) standards and other regulatory bodies.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Clinical Medical Assistant Certification by AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NAHP, AAH, or NHA required (includes principles and techniques of injections and medication administration) required upon hire.
• Graduates of a Rush Medical Assistant Apprenticeship program are required to obtain Clinical Medical Assistant Certification by AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NAHP, AAH, or NHA required within six months of hire.
• Current CPR certification required upon start date.
• Computer skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Qualifications

• One year clinical experience preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Epic Ambulatory experience preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to perform basic laboratory and testing procedures.
• Ability to administer intramuscular and subcutaneous medications.
• Ability to perform nebulizer treatments.
• Ability to perform Tuberculin skin testing.
• Ability to document patient care information accurately.
• Ability to maintain patient flow and organize exam and treatment rooms.
• Ability to assist with scheduling and follow-up appointments.
• Ability to maintain inventory and quality control for medical supplies and equipment.

Benefits

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits. Learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay

The pay range for this position is $22.72 - $31.80 per hour. Rush offers a sign-on bonus of $3,000.

Schedule

This position works full-time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0) with a shift of 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM).