Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified) - Dept Of Medicine - South Loop Physicians Group

Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified) - Dept of Medicine - South Loop Physicians Group
Hiring Department: College of Medicine, Department of Medicine
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1022845
Posting Close Date:
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Description:
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Administrative Nurse III, the Certified Medical Assistant will perform various clinical and clerical tasks needed at the South Loop Physician Group Clinic.
This position is a Contract by Location position at the University of Illinois Physicians Group located at 2600 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60616.
Duties & Responsibilities

Register, check all patients in and out for the Clinic. Assure appropriate set up needed for each patient and each exam room. Clean and sterilize any equipment as needed. Perform phlebotomy and lab preparation._x000d__x000d_Assure medical record is available for physician prior to patient appointment and testing procedure._x000d_

Clean exam rooms to assure clean linen, testing equipment, etc

Take patient vitals, i.e., blood pressure, temperature, height, weight, etc. as needed. Answer any questions patient may have. Inform physician of abnormal results as needed

Responsible for greeting all patients; confirm appointment, authorizations and insurance information.

Assist Nurse with responding to patient inquiries. Assure that all information is accurate. Refer to Director or Nurse as needed.

Coordinate with other clinics as needed.

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Possession of a current/valid certification as a Certified Medical Assistant by an approved certifying board as defined by the employing institution. The approved certifying boards include; American Association of Medical Assistant (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCTI) and/or National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
• Possession of a current/valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support CPR Certification.

Preferred Qualifications
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