Medical Assistant: Front Desk, Vitals & Lab Support

St. Margaret's Health Services Illinois Valley Health Care; Illinois; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Illinois is seeking a Medical Assistant to manage patient intake, scheduling, and assist physicians. The candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be a Certified Medical Assistant or licensed LPN, and possess good interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include obtaining patient vitals, scheduling appointments, and maintaining patient records. Experience with medical terminology and phlebotomy is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires medical terminology, ICD-9, CPT, Medicare regulations, and insurance billing guidelines.
• Requires typing and computer skills.
• Good interpersonal skills a must.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Familiar with HIPAA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for putting patients in exam rooms and obtaining vitals.
• Schedule appointments, tests, and complete patient registrations.
• Work closely with RN or LPN, answering telephones and cleaning up exam rooms.
• Perform blood draws and familiarize with CLIA wave testing.
• Run 'Unverified Encounters List' and complete all unverified encounters.

Education

High School graduate or GED equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant or Current State of Illinois licensed LPN

Job description

A healthcare provider in Illinois is seeking a Medical Assistant to manage patient intake, scheduling, and assist physicians. The candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be a Certified Medical Assistant or licensed LPN, and possess good interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include obtaining patient vitals, scheduling appointments, and maintaining patient records. Experience with medical terminology and phlebotomy is preferred.