Medical Assistant - Nava Segall MD Pediatrics North Center Chicago
Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required
- LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
- BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date
- Medical Assistant credentialed from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date
- American Medical Technologists (AMT),
- National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT),
- National Healthcare Association (NHA)
- American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA) also accepted
Type of Employment Full-Time
Job description
This position maintains a high level of customer service and compassion. The successful candidate will take ownership of the responsibilities as listed in the job description to consistently provide a comfortable and friendly atmosphere that treats our patients as a priority. This person would maintain patient confidentiality at all times and would interact with the rest of our staff and our doctors in order to keep an efficient work flow. Operational Tasks: Exudes excellent communication and coordination among the Care Team. Greets and prepares patients for examination, treatments and procedures and obtains vital signs, verifies insurance, verifies patient’s preferred pharmacy and verifies demographics. Assists physician as needed in the care of the patients by way of Evidence Based Guidelines and standing orders. Maintains timely flow of patients. Guides patients to the exam room. Informs patients of appointment delays. Make appointment reminder calls. Documents patient’s chief complaint, medical history, family history, social history, and reconciles medication. Observes, records, and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatment to physician. Administers vaccines and medications as directed by a physician. Draws blood. Performs peak flows, spirometry, EKG, vision and hearing tests. Process urine, stool, blood, and other specimens. Schedules patient appointments. Generates referrals. Calls in prescriptions. Keep and maintain a clean and organized patient waiting area. Answers telephone, triage patient calls as appropriate, and documents accurately the telephone message. Proactively assists the Care Team in addressing the needs of the patient population. Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment, including sterilization. Cleans and maintains well-stocked examination, treatment and procedure rooms. Utilizes motivational interviewing techniques and patient coaching for patient self-management support. Provides verbal and written instructions to patients according to protocol and/or as physician directs, accessing their understanding of the materials. Arranges for and follows-up on outstanding referrals, tests, treatments, therapy and hospital admissions. Labels and maintains proper handling and storage of specimens and tests. Ensures disposition of test results (i.e. pathology). Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information during pre-visit preparation. Documents all nursing procedures, test, and examination results as appropriate. Follows the policy, procedures, and standing orders set by the practice. Assists in analyzing performance measurements to identify areas for improvement and works with the Care Team to establish and test methods for ongoing quality improvement Performs other related duties as appropriate. Follows all HIPAA procedures.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k)
