Medical Assistant II, Mobile Health Unit

Advocatehealth; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Medical Assistant II in a dynamic Mobile Health Unit. This role offers the opportunity to deliver patient-centered care, perform clinical tasks, and support a diverse patient population. You will be responsible for preparing patients, assisting healthcare professionals, and ensuring smooth clinic operations. This position requires flexibility, as you will work in various locations to meet community needs, including nights and weekends during peak seasons. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or 2 years of experience.
• Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills as a Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient care in an outpatient clinic under clinical supervision.
• Communicates effectively with healthcare team members and patients.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Clinical Skills

Customer Service

Technical Skills

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant Program

2 Years of Experience

Tools

Electronic Medical Records Systems

Job description

Medical Assistant II, Mobile Health Unit

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Assists with the provision of patient centered care in an outpatient clinic. Performs various clinical support tasks under clinical supervision within the organization's established scope of practice guidelines to ensure efficient and safe patient care. Exhibits competency and is proficient in advanced skills as outlined in the MA Scope of Practice.

Major Responsibilities

• Performs all the functions of a Medical Assistant I Med Grp such as preparing and rooming the patient, clinical integration focus, performing laboratory procedures, assisting the Physician/Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) with procedures and administering routine medications, under Physician/Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) orders or medical group approved standing order/protocol.
• Follows through with necessary procedure or test requests, pre-approved care algorithms, new appointment times and referrals to other facilities or services. Refers questions to Registered Nurse and Physicians/APC per scope of practice guidelines and relays information back to patient as directed.
• Communicates with Physician/APC and other members of the health care team to ensure smooth clinic flow and adjusts as necessary. Effectively communicates accurate and timely information with the patient.
• Performs basic and advanced clinical tasks or skills based on the specialty skills and competencies such as but not limited to removal of sutures and staples, audiograms, laboratory procedures (throat/nose culture, drug screen), phlebotomy - butterfly, venous heel stick, EKG, spirometry, Holter monitor application, prescription refills using approved protocols, etc., under clinical supervision.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
  
  

Mobile Health

• Medical Assistant (Mobile Unit) will be required to work a flexible schedule as it meets the community needs this includes nights and weekend as needed during Peak seasons.
• Share driving responsibilities with team, including minor maintenance i.e. scheduling oil/generator maintenance and filling all maintenance logs
• Medical Assistant may also be required to support other Mobile Health Units as needed depending on scheduling and staffing needs.
• Medical Assistants will also support enrollment and tracking of patient care data.
• Patient Services: Provides efficient, high-quality service to patients who arrive for appointments or who telephone or visit in person to request appointments or information on tests and procedures, bills and charges, referrals, and other matters.
  
  

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• Medical Assistant (CMA) certification issued by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), or
  
  

Medical Assistant (CMA) certification issued by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), or

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification issued by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), or

Medical Assistant (RMA) certification issued by the American Medical Technologists (AMT), or

Medical Assistant (NCMA) certification issued by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or

AMCA - American Medical Certification Association (CMAC) and

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days unless department leader has determined it is not required
  
  

Education Required

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Assistant, or 2 years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 5 years.
  
  

Experience Required

• Requires 2 years of experience in a clinical practice setting as a Medical Assistant.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills, within the Medical Assistant scope of practice after demonstrated competency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, team members and physicians.
• Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, and use of electronic mail with exposure to electronic medical records systems.
• Demonstrates customer service skills that support a positive patient experience.
  
  

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other team member, when available.
• Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case- by- case basis.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills.
• Will be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids. Will be required to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
  
  

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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