Medical Assistant We are looking for an experienced Medical Assistant to join our fast-paced, OB/Gyn team. We strive to provide our patients with the highest degree of caring, excellence, integrity and results and want someone who can provide the same. This a full-time position offering competitive pay and benefits. Our office is located in the Arrowhead/North Peoria area. Medical Assistant Job Responsibilities: Verifies patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit. Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; and reporting patient history summary. Maintains medical supplies inventory and performing preventive maintenance to keep medical equipment operating. Assist providers with office procedures. Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; familiarity with diagnostic coding and procedure coding; and keeping patient information confidential. Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations. Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock and verifying receipt. Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs. Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards; facility policies and procedures; and federal, state, and local requirements. Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional publications. Medical Assistant Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of medical office procedures and process Knowledge of clinical equipment, supplies, and instruments Understanding of documentation required for physician office visits Knowledge of the policies and procedures of a clinic sufficient to provide effective and superior patient care. Skills Skill in problem solving Skill in computer hardware and software use Skill in verbal and written communication Skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making to achieve organizational objectives Skill in analyzing situations accurately and taking effective action Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, patients, providers, product representatives, third-party payers, and administrative staff. Skill in organizing work, making assignments, and achieving goals and objectives. Skill in exercising judgment and discretion in developing, applying, interpreting, and coordinating departmental policies and procedures. Abilities Ability to obtain vital signs and record them correctly and recognize normal versus abnormal. Ability to use medical equipment, supplies and instruments. Ability to understand and carry out written, oral and/or graphic instructions. Ability to multi-task, manage details and organize efficiently and effectively Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies and procedures. Ability to set priorities among multiple requests. Ability to interact with patients, medical and administrative staff, effectively. Ability to use EMR, other relevant computer hardware and software, telephone, copier, fax and other standard medical office equipment. Must be familiar with able other medical office devices such as autoclave and hysteroscope. Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements: 2+ years in an OB/Gyn office a must 2+ years Phlebotomy experience preferred Experience with EMR (electronic medical records), OB/Gyn and medical terminology Benefit Conditions: Waiting period may apply Only full-time employees eligible Clinical Duties: Sterilizing instruments Administering medications Supervisor: Physician PRN: No Work Remotely No Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $18.50 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Work Location: In person
Salary: From $18.50 an hour
Employment Type: Full-time
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