Ambulatory Medical Assistant - EMR + Patient Care

Southern Illinois Healthcare; Herrin (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois Healthcare seeks a Nursing Assistant/Clinical Support staff to assist physicians and caregivers in an ambulatory setting. You will prepare patients, room them, and document clinical information in the EMR in accordance with policy and procedures.

Responsibilities include maintaining medication/storage accuracy, communicating effectively with the care team and families, and demonstrating competency in EMR documentation to support patient care within the clinic’s scope.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current BLS certification; BLS from American Heart Association preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant certification preferred.
• 1 year of clinical office experience preferred.
• Ability to perform manual blood pressure required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate quality communication skills between the care team, outside agencies, patients, and their families through written, verbal, observation, and empathy skills.
• Rooms the patient and documents required and updated clinical information in the electronic medical record following policy and procedures for process.
• Demonstrates completed competency for accurate and appropriate documentation in the EMR and patient care following scope of clinical role outlined in policy.
• Follows office procedures to monitor expiration dates and storage conditions of medications and supplies.

Skills

Clinical office experience

Manual blood pressure

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Southern Illinois Healthcare seeks a Nursing Assistant/Clinical Support staff to assist physicians and caregivers in an ambulatory setting. You will prepare patients, room them, and document clinical information in the EMR in accordance with policy and procedures.

Responsibilities include maintaining medication/storage accuracy, communicating effectively with the care team and families, and demonstrating competency in EMR documentation to support patient care within the clinic’s scope.