Clinical Medical Assistant

Rockford Gastroenterology Associates, Ltd.; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockford Gastroenterology Associates, Ltd. is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support nursing and medical staff in delivering patient care. The role reports to the Clinic Lead Nurse and follows directives from the Clinical Administrator.

On-site in Rockford, IL, the position emphasizes teamwork, accuracy in vital signs, and adherence to privacy standards. The role includes coordinating daily workflow, assisting with clerical tasks, maintaining supplies, and participating in QA/Safety

Qualifications

• Certification in Illinois as a medical assistant.
• Effective, oral, written and reading communication skills.
• Maintains high standards of courtesy and friendliness to coworkers.
• Maintains Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and integrity policy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prioritize tasks, maintaining daily unit flow in a complex environment.
• Assist with order processing, stocking and other duties as assigned.
• Accurately obtain vital signs and document in the computer.
• Observe universal precautions and report beyond scope situations.
• Participate in QA/Safety program and staff meetings.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and assist with housekeeping as directed by nursing staff.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient care

Confidentiality

Computer literacy

Education

Illinois Medical Assistant certification

Job description

Overall Summary

Responsible for supporting nursing and medical staff in administrating care to patients. Functions cooperatively with physicians and staff exhibiting teamwork characteristics. Reports to the Clinic Lead Nurse (LPN/RN) for daily assignments and follows instructions as directed by the Clinical Administrator.

Description

Responsible for supporting nursing and medical staff in administrating care to patients. Functions cooperatively with physicians and staff exhibiting teamwork characteristics. Reports to the Clinic Lead Nurse (LPN/RN) for daily assignments and follows instructions as directed by the Clinical Administrator.

Pay

$18.50 - $26.00/hour.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prioritize tasks, maintaining daily flow of the unit in a complex, rapidly changing environment
• Effectively manages various clerical tasks, such as assisting with order processing, stocking and other duties as assigned
• Accurately obtains vital signs as indicated and documents in computer.
• Observes universal precautions.
• Refers situations beyond ability or function to proper person.
• Participates in QA/Safety Program.
• Assists with maintaining adequate inventory of supplies.
• Assists with housekeeping responsibilities as directed by Clinic Nursing Staff.
• Informs Clinic Nursing staff when leaving for break, lunch or for the day.
• Reinforces education to patients and places patient at ease and offers reassurance as needed.
• Performs other tasks and duties as directed by the Clinical Administrator or physician which are within their legal limitation.
• Seeks educational opportunities and accepts responsibilities for own professional growth and development. Participates with in service opportunities and staff meetings.
• Must maintain patient right to privacy by not discussing privileged information outside the work area or within hearing range of visitors, family or other patients.
• Keeping examining rooms clean, neat and stocked.
• Cleans rooms after each patient and leaves ready for next patient.
• Prepares patient as requested by providers according to type of exam.
• Assists with answering the phone when necessary.
• Knowledgeable of potential exposure to hazardous materials (i.e., patient body fluids and disinfectant chemicals).

Benefits Information

Rockford Gastroenterology Associates (RGA) is committed to supporting the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees. Eligible employees may participate in a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, employer-paid life and disability insurance, retirement savings opportunities, paid time off, and additional voluntary benefit options. Benefit eligibility, coverage levels, waiting periods, and plan provisions are governed by applicable plan documents and company policies.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Certification in Illinois as a medical assistant
• Effective, oral, written and reading communication skills
• Displays a primary interest in giving good patient care and maintaining standards of courtesy and friendliness to co-workers.
• Maintains Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Able to maintain and comply with patient confidentiality and integrity policy on all matters.
• Knowledge of computers helpful and preferred.

Working Conditions

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to help lift, turn, roll, push, and pull equipment/patients for proper positioning during procedures and transportation from one area to the other as necessary

Working Conditions

Exposure to blood borne pathogens requiring the use of universal precautions and/or personal protective equipment.