Certified Medical Assistant

Allergy Partners; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 30,073 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Allergy Partners in Orland Park seeks a Clinical Assistant to coordinate patient care and support physicians in assessments. The role involves handling allergy injections, patient education, and administrative tasks.

Applicants must have a high school diploma, a CMA certificate, and at least one year of clinical assisting experience. Strong communication skills and familiarity with practice management software are also essential.

Qualifications

• High school degree required.
• CMA certificate required.
• At least one year of experience in clinical assisting.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and prepares them for exams or treatments.
• Assists physician with assessments and procedures.
• Performs allergy injections according to schedule.

Skills

Communication skills

Practice management software knowledge

Internet application proficiency

Education

High school degree

CMA certificate

Job description

Job Details

Location: 115-00-Orland Park - Orland Park, IL 60422

Salary Range: $21.83 - $25.00 hourly

Job Summary

Coordinates patient care with physician, assists physician with assessment, gives medication pursuant to physician order and assists with administrative duties that further patient care.

Responsibilities

• Greets patient and escorts them from the waiting room to exam rooms; prepares patients for exam or treatment; takes vital signs.
• Provides assistance to physician when requested.
• Performs Spirometry and other breathing tests as ordered.
• Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• Performs patient education when appropriate.
• Completes appropriate documentation in the patient’s medical record.
• Calls in prescriptions as ordered by physician or nurse practitioner.
• Performs allergy prick testing and/or intradermal testing as ordered by physician.
• Administers allergy injections to patients as set forth on physician-approved schedule.
• Monitors patient’s medical status for possible adverse reaction following receipt of allergy injection.
• Maintains emergency equipment, including oxygen, code kit, suction, etc.
• Answers patient-related telephone calls and responds according to clinical protocol.
• Follows up to obtain referrals and insurance authorization as requested and needed.
• Maintains clinical supply stock and medication samples.
• Maintains patient confidentiality; complies with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by the practice.
• Maintains detailed knowledge of practice management and other computer software as it relates to job functions.
• Attends CPR, OSHA, HIPAA, and OIG training programs as required.
• Attends all regular meetings.
• Performs all other tasks and projects assigned by the Manager.
• Completes all assigned AP training (such as CPR, OSHA, HIPAA, Compliance, Information Security, others) within designated timeframes.
• Complies with Allergy Partners and respective hub/department policies and reports incidents of policy violations to a Supervisor/Manager/Director, Department of Compliance & Privacy or via the AP EthicsPoint hotline.

Qualifications

• High school degree required.
• CMA certificate required.
• At least one year of experience in clinical assisting.
• Comfortable using email and interacting with Internet applications.
• Knowledge of practice management and word processing software.
• Good communication skills.
• Neat, professional appearance.