Christie Clinic's department of Foot & Ankle Surgery is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant at the Fields clinic from Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (Eligible for a sign-on bonus and bi-annual bonuses). This position may require travel to the Danville and Urbana clinics occasionally, as needed.
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.)
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Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments prior to appointment.
- Clean and restock rooms following appointment as needed and at the end of the day.
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Assist patient to exam room, take vitals, weight and height of patient. Enter information into the electronic medical record.
- Perform chart preparation according to department standards.
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Maintain and update patient medical record upon visit including allergies, medications, etc. and enter into the electronic medical record.
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Appropriate use of flag system per standard work.
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Review and respond to the electronic medical record work list per department standard work.
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Complete referral, lab, and procedure order entries and appropriately handle patient specimens, as needed.
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Assists providers with procedures/surgery, as needed.
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Maintain relevant office supplies for department effectiveness.
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Assist in patient education relating to medication instructions, procedures, wound care or any other necessary information pertaining to patient care.
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Assist in answering phones, checking patients in/out and scheduling appointments, as needed.
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Obtain prior authorizations for procedures, medications, testing as needed.
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Perform refrigeration/supplies monitoring and replenishment as needed.
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Travel as required by departmental need to other Christie Clinic locations.
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Perform related work as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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High school diploma or equivalent.
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CPR
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Demands include sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, stretching and lifting up to 75 pounds. Hearing within, or correctable to, normal range, vision correctable to 20/20 and manual dexterity for the operation of office equipment is required.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in a clinical 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 Account
Medical Flexible Spending Account
Group Term Life Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
