Front/Back Office Medical Assistant - Schaumburg

Prestige Staffing; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing firm is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant for an outpatient clinic in Schaumburg, IL. In this fulltime role, you will administer medications, assist physicians, and maintain patient records. Ideal candidates will be graduates of a medical assisting or nursing program, and possess CPR certification, with phlebotomy experience preferred. Working hours are Monday to Friday, offering flexibility based on patient volume, with a competitive hourly pay starting at $19/hr. Following patient needs is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of medical assisting course or nursing program.
• CPR certified.
• Phlebotomy preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and perform medical assisting procedures.
• Dispense medications and manage patients' EHR.
• Assist with patient recalls and physician procedures.
• Record vital signs and patient history.
• Schedule procedures and tests with ancillary providers.

Skills

Medication administration

Patient care

EHR management

Vital signs recording

Phlebotomy

Education

Graduate of medical assisting course or nursing program

CPR certification

Job description

Medical Assistant

Specialty: Outpatient Clinic, Infectious Disease

Location: Schaumberg, IL

Schedule: Fulltime, Monday - Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (1/2 hour lunch break) or 8 am- 4 pm (These times will vary based on patient volume and other extenuating circumstances)

Pay: based on experience: $19+/hr.

Description Of Duties

• Administer medications, treatments, and injections as delegated under physician’s supervision.
• Receive, organize, and dispense medication and other samples as prescribed by physicians, recording all samples dispensed in the patient’s EHR.
• Assist with patient recalls for abnormal labs and/or test results.
• Performs medical assisting procedures under supervision of, or as delegated by a physician.
• Assists physicians in all procedures related to patient examinations.
• Assist colleagues with patient/physician flow in exam and procedure rooms.
• Take and record in EHR baseline vital signs (BP, P, T°, Wt., & R), patient history (review of symptoms, medical history, ALL medications patient is currently taking (including OTC meds and herbal supplements, etc.), and allergies).
• Routine laboratory procedures, which include but are not limited to - urinalysis, blood glucose. Venipunctures as needed.
• Assist physicians with completion of superbills during patient consults.
• Process all pharmacy and patient electronic requests and phone calls for medication refills.
• Responsible for managing and setting up all physician computers to receive weekly software updates.
• Obtain precertification / prior authorization as needed for medications and procedures.
• Prepare lab requisitions, and schedule procedures and tests with ancillary providers when ordered by physician.
• Respond to patient calls received before 4 pm on the same day. Respond to all calls received after 4 pm before 12 pm the following business day.
• Enroll patients in the patient portal.
• Maintain crash cart, properly discarding all expired products and replenishing with new product as needed.
• Review the “Lab Requisitions” daily for labs ordered, but not reported.

Qualifications

• Graduate of medical assisting course or nursing program
• CPR certified.
• Phlebotomy preferred but not required