Medical Assistant

UroPartners LLC.; La Grange (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Profit sharing

Retirement plan

Job summary

UroPartners LLC. is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the delivery of urological services. This full-time role involves routine administrative and clinical tasks, patient coordination, vitals, specimen collection, phlebotomy, and basic lab work.

The position supports a collaborative care team with a focus on accuracy and patient comfort. You will work Monday through Friday with no nights or weekends currently, receive competitive pay and a robust benefits package including health, dental,

Qualifications

• Graduate of or training in Medical Assistant program.
• Experience with EMR and practice management systems is preferred.
• Excellent patient service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative and clinical duties under supervision.
• Greet patients and schedule appointments; document patient history.
• Measure vitals, prepare patients for exams, and assist with procedures.
• Perform phlebotomy, collect lab specimens, and conduct basic tests.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure HIPAA compliance.

Skills

EMR knowledge

Office software

Time management

Communication

Detail-oriented

Patient service

Education

Medical Assistant program

Tools

EMR software

Practice management systems

Job description

• Full Time; M-F. No nights, weekends, or observed holidays at this time!
• Starting range: $19.00-21.00
• We offer competitive pay as well as PTO, Holiday pay, and a comprehensive benefits package!
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Profit sharing

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY

• Work Location: 5201 S Willow Springs Rd #380 Lagrange, Il 60525
• Full Time; M-F. No nights, weekends, or observed holidays at this time!
• Starting range: $19.00-21.00
• We offer competitive pay as well as PTO, Holiday pay, and a comprehensive benefits package!

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Profit sharing
• Retirement plan

The Medical Assistant supports the delivery of urological services, performs work as required and functions as an effective member of the interdisciplinary team. The Medical Assistant is tasked to perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the medical offices running smoothly. This position collaborates/work with staff within their practice or other professional disciplines within the affiliated medical groups as needed to achieve effective and efficient patient care delivery and the desired patient outcomes.

Essential Job Function/Competencies

• The Medical Assistant will perform various administrative and clinical duties under the direction of their assigned direct supervisor.
• The Medical Assistant will consistently confer with physicians, nursing, and other staff members to coordinate and schedule appointments of patients.
• Greets and prepare patients.
• Measures and records vital signs.
• Records patient interview, history, and chief complaint.
• Provides patient education with regards to medications, management of diseases, home treatments and special diets.
• Prepares patients for examinations and performs routing screening tests.
• Assists physicians with exams.
• Performs phlebotomy and collection of other lab specimens. Performs basic lab tests.
• Performs EKG’s.
• Assists with X-ray and physician therapy procedures.
• Prepares and administers medications with physician authorization.
• Change dressings, applies bandages, removes sutures and other first aid procedures.
• Uses CPR skills when necessary.
• Prepares accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.
• Opens office in the morning and closes in the afternoon.
• Assist in maintaining patient logs for the following: Lab requests, CT scans and other treatment orders for the patients.
• Maintains prescription ledger when needed.
• Ensures the back office has good flow, keeps rooms full and assists with room turnover.
• Performs new patient thorough work-up (x-rays, vitals, new patient packet explanation).
• Adds medical history on all new patients and updates all established patients’ history in accurately.
• Performs accurate and complete room set-up for physician.
• Ensures that all patients medication is updated before physician visit.
• Handles set-up for in office surgical procedures.
• Ensures appropriate consent form is completed correctly avoiding the use of too many medical abbreviations within the consent forms.
• Scribe as assigned per physician office flow.
• Prepares for seeing patients the following day, including patient confirmation for next day visit.
• Completes patient medical record requests when necessary.
• Assists in the orientation and training of new personnel.
• Ensures proper hand off of responsibilities once their task is completed.
• Meets established attendance criteria and starts work promptly. Punctual and dependable for assigned/confirmed shifts.
• Respects and acknowledges the organizations commitment to cultural diversity, which is expressed through behavior, language and actions.
• Consistently demonstrates good use of time and resources.
• Adherence to HR, & Corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensures that all medical records are accurate and complete for all patients.
• Ensures compliance of healthcare regulations, medical laws and high ethical standards.
• Regularly adheres and supports compliance and accreditation efforts as assigned including, but not limited to OSHA, HIPAA & CMS guidelines for Parts C & D on General Compliance and Fraud, Waste & Abuse.
• Performs other position related duties as assigned.

Certifications, Licensures Or Registry Requirements

• Certification or Registration preferred.

KNOWLEDGE | SKILLS | ABILITIES

• Ability to perform well in stressful situations.
• Knowledge in healthcare systems operations such as EMR, Practice Management Solutions.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
• Project Management.
• Vendor relations (for those MA’s that are required to order office and clinical supplies).
• Database management.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Skill in using computer programs and applications including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Delivers exceptional patient service throughout all interactions.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Complies with HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.

Requirements

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience preferred.

Experience Requirements

• 6 months experience working within a physician’s office desired. Urology experience desired.

Required Travel

• Minimal travel required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Carrying Weight
Frequency
1-25 lbs.
Frequent from 34% to 66%
26-50 lbs.
Occasionally from 2% to 33%
Pushing/Pulling
Frequency
1-25 lbs.
Seldom, up to 2%
100 + lbs.
Seldom, up to 2%
Lifting - Height, Weight
Frequency
Floor to Chest, 1 -25 lbs.
Occasional: from 2% to 33%
Floor to Chest, 26-50 lbs.
Seldom: up to 2%
Floor to Waist, 1-25 lbs.
Occasional: from 2% to 33%
Floor to Waist, 26-50 lbs.
Seldom: up to 2%