Medical Assistant - Pulmonary Medicine - Float

Clinic; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401k Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Christie Clinic's University clinic in Champaign is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support the Pulmonary Medicine department from Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, with no night or weekend requirements. This position will require occasional travel to Danville and Bloomington to assist the department.

The role involves preparing exam rooms, chart preparation in the EMR, and assisting providers with procedures and patient education.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a clinical setting is preferred.
• CPR Certification is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with instruments prior to appointments.
• Update patient medical records and allergies in the EMR.
• Assist providers with procedures and patient education as needed.
• Perform chart preparation and review work lists per department standards.

Skills

Patient care

EMR documentation

Medical charting

Room preparation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Christie Clinic's department of Pulmonary Medicine is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant at the University clinic in Champaign from Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, with no night or weekend requirements. This position will require the ability to travel to Danville and Bloomington, as needed, to support the department.Duties include performance of skills through the delivery of patient care using a systematic patient assessment.JOB DUTIES: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments prior to appointment.Clean and restock rooms at the end of the day.Perform chart preparation according to department standards.Maintain and update patient medical record upon visit including allergies, medications, etc. and enter into the electronic medical record.Appropriate use of flag system per standard work.Review and respond to the electronic medical record work list per department standard work.Complete lab order entries and appropriately handle patient specimens (including communication to patient per department standard work), as needed.Assists providers with procedures/surgery, as needed.Assist in patient education relating to medication instructions, procedures, wound care or any other necessary information pertaining to patient care.Perform related work as required.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma or equivalentPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Previous health care experienceCertified Nurse Assistant Certificate and/or graduation from an accredited program for medical assistants and/or ABORE certificationCERTIFICATE/LICENSE:CPR CertificationTYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Demands include sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, stretching and lifting up to 75 pounds. Hearing within, or correctable to, a normal range, vision correctable to 20/20 and manual dexterity for the operation of office and lab equipment is required.TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:Work is performed in a clinical office and Mohs lab setting with possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, hazardous waste, bodily fluids and other waste common to a health care environment. Requirements may include working irregular hours.PAY AND BENEFITS:The estimated pay range for this position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related criteria.We also offer a substantial benefits package, including:Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Holiday, Birthday)Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account401k PlanMedical Flexible Spending AccountHealth InsuranceGroup Term Life InsuranceDental InsuranceIdentity Theft ProtectionVision InsuranceLong Term DisabilityAccidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance