Medical Assistant

Associated Urological Specialists, LLC

Orland Park (IL)

On-site

USD 29,000 - 33,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Associated Urological Specialists, LLC is seeking a Medical Assistant to support urological services. The role involves clinical and administrative duties, patient preparation, vital signs, phlebotomy, and assisting physicians in exams and procedures.

The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with no nights, weekends, or observed holidays. Starting pay ranges from $21.00 to $24.00 per hour, plus competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

Graduate of Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience.
6 months experience in a physician’s office; urology experience preferred.
Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical setting with HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

Greet and prepare patients and schedule appointments.
Measure and record vital signs.
Perform phlebotomy and basic lab tests.
Assist physicians with exams and procedures.
Prepare medications with physician authorization.
Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
Open and close the office and manage patient flows.

Skills

Vital signs

EMR familiarity

HIPAA compliance

Patient communication

Phlebotomy

Education

Medical Assistant program

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY

Work Location: 16621 S. 107th Ct Orland Park, IL. 60467

Full Time; M-F; No nights, weekends, or observed holidays at this time!
We offer competitive pay as well as PTO, Holiday pay, and a comprehensive benefits package!
Starting pay range: $21.00-24.00

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

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

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.