Medical Assistant

Loretto Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Loretto Hospital in Chicago, IL is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant to join the Ambulatory Department. The role supports physicians, collects patient information, schedules visits, and assists with supplies and charting in a fast-paced outpatient clinic.

Responsibilities include patient greeting, basic clinical tasks, and coordination with other departments. Requires a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years in a physician office or outpatient setting, and phlebotomy training/competency within

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 2 years of comparable experience in a physician office or hospital-based outpatient clinic.
• Phlebotomy training/competency within 45 days of employment at Loretto Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Greets and interacts with patients in respectful and courteous manner.
• Performs routine clinical functions to prepare patient for examination or procedure and assists provider if necessary.
• Alerts physician to any life-threatening complaints or dangerously aberrant vital signs.
• Completes all required documentation related to patient care as prescribed by the provider and/or hospital.
• Performs diagnostic tests such as glucose testing.
• May perform routine follow-up procedures such as blood pressure checks and blood draws.
• Facilitates care coordination with other departments of the hospital and external physician offices.
• Answers telephone and directs to appropriate party or provides limited factual advice when requested.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient interaction

Office workflow

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy Training/Competency

Job description

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Medical Assistant

Part Time Technical Chicago, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2160

Salary Range: $19.57 To $19.57 Hourly

ABOUT US

Loretto Hospital is a safety-net hospital that serves more than 33,000 patients each year from Chicago’s Austin and surrounding communities. Established in 1923 as a not-for-profit community-focused healthcare provider, Loretto offers its community a unique patient-centered healthcare delivery system that promotes general wellness and education. The hospital staff are committed to providing the best possible medical care in a holistic, safe and comfortable resident environment. By empowering patients with knowledge and resources, Loretto Hospital strives to cultivate a culture of proactive medical management within the community, with the goal of increasing the quality of life for patients and community residents.

SUMMARY

We are seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our Ambulatory Department. Reporting to the Director, Outpatient Services, you will p rovide quality care and health related coordination services to patients in a fast paced out-patient medical clinic. This includes supporting physicians in obtaining up to date demographic and health information, answering telephones, scheduling office visits, ordering and stocking supplies for respective physicians, registering patients. Facilitating pharmacy services, facilitating care with other physician offices and ancillary services within the hospital, providing up to date testing information in patients chart for physician review, and entering charges in computer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greets and interacts with patients in respectful and courteous manner.
• Performs routine clinical functions to prepare patient for examination or procedure and assists provider if necessary.
• Alerts physician to any life‑threatening complaints or dangerously aberrant vital signs.
• Completes all required documentation related to patient care as prescribed by the provider and/or hospital either via paper charting or use of an electronic health record.
• Performs diagnostic tests such as glucose testing.
• May perform routine individual patient follow‑up procedures such as blood pressure checks and blood draws.
• Facilitates care coordination with other departments of the hospital and external physician offices.
• Answer’s telephone and directs to appropriate party or gives out limited factual advice when requested by patient.
• Performs service duties such as cleaning work areas, cleaning instruments, sterilizing instruments and stocking and ordering of supplies.
• Coordinate’s patient care by obtaining test results, ordering medication and other necessary supplies for at home care.
• Assists physician in completion of encounter forms and enters information into computer system.
• Maintains positive attitude and works well with team and other hospital departments.
• Proficient at performing several tasks at a time.
• Communicates any concerns related to work environment or task assignment to manager.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understands and adheres to Loretto Hospital’s compliance standards as they appear in the Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Hospital regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified. For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Job Duties” are essential job functions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• High Scholl Diploma or GED
• At least 2 years of comparable experience at a physician office or a hospital based out-patient clinic.
• Phlebotomy Training/Competency at Loretto Hospital within 45 days of employment of date.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk as well as occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Using proper body mechanics, the employee may be expected to lift, pull, push or move patients and/or equipment. Fine motor skills are required when using hands and fingers to handle, feel or reach. Normal or corrected vision, hearing and ability to speak are necessary. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, sharp eye focus and ability to distinguish colors. There will be periods of stressful intense concentration with more than average pressure used in a variety of problem‑solving situations.

WHY LORETTO

Competitive Compensation: Along with a competitive salary, Loretto Hospital offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement savings plans, and paid time off.

Career Development: Loretto Hospital is a vibrant community of professionals dedicated to administering excellent patient care. Whether you are pursuing a career in allied health, support services, clinical or nursing support, or professional administration, Loretto Hospital is a tremendous place to grow as a health care professional.

Work Environment:As a not-for-profit, community-focused hospital, Loretto Hospital is truly a place where patients come first. We are seeking team members who not only support our mission, but who are customer service-driven and who desire to enhance the patient experience.