Medical Assistant

UroPartners LLC.

Park Ridge (IL)

On-site

USD 26,000 - 30,000

Full time

5 hours ago

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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. in Park Ridge, IL is seeking a Medical Assistant to support urology services. You will perform administrative and clinical duties, greet patients, take vital signs, draw labs, assist with exams and procedures, and help keep the office running smoothly.

Requirements include a high school diploma or MA program graduate; BLS preferred; 6 months in a physician's office; urology experience is a plus. Monday–Friday, no nights or weekends, with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

Greet and prepare patients for visits.
Take and record vital signs (BP, pulse, etc.).
Draw blood and collect lab specimens as needed.
Assist physicians with exams and procedures.
Provide patient education on medications and care.

Responsibilities

Perform administrative and clinical MA duties under supervisor.
Coordinate scheduling and patient flow with the care team.
Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.
Assist with in-office surgical procedures and routine tests.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA and safety guidelines.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG

Patient education

Education

High school diploma or MA program graduate

BLS certification

Tools

EMR

Practice Management Solutions

Job description

Work Location: 350 S Northwest, Suite 106, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Starting range: $19.00-22.00
No nights or weekends at this time
a dynamic environment with a strong team dedicated to providing the highest level of patient care.
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: 350 S Northwest, Suite 106, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Starting range: $19.00-22.00
Monday-Friday schedule
No nights or weekends at this time
a dynamic environment with a strong team dedicated to providing the highest level of patient care.
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.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION/COMPETENCIES

The responsibilities and duties described in this job description are intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties may vary depending on the specific needs of the affiliate or location you are working at and/or state requirements. 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.
After required training - may 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.
If BLS Certified, may perform 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.
Ensures that all medical records are accurate and complete for all patients.
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.
Employees shall adhere to high standards of ethical conduct and will comply with and assist in complying with all applicable laws and regulations. This will include and not be limited to following the Solaris Health Code of Conduct and all Solaris Health and Affiliated Practice policies and procedures; maintaining the confidentiality of patients' protected health information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); immediately reporting any suspected concerns and/or violations to a supervisor and/or the Compliance Department; and the timely completion the Annual Compliance Training.

Certifications, Licensures Or Registry Requirements

Certification or Registration preferred.
BLS certification required.

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.

Education Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program and/or possess equivalent relevant experience, as required by applicable state regulations.

Experience Requirements