Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine

Christie Clinic's department of Internal Medicine is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant at the Windsor/Champaign clinic from Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. This position will require the ability to travel to the St. Joseph and Danville clinics, as needed, to support the department.

Duties include performance of skills through the delivery of patient care using a systematic patient assessment. Certified Nurse Assistant Certificate and/or graduation from an accredited program for medical assistants is highly preferred but we are willing to train the right candidate.

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 following appointment.

• Assist patient to exam room, take vitals, weight and height of patient. Enter information into the electronic medical record.

• Maintain and update patient medical record upon visit including allergies, medications, etc. and enter into the electronic medical record.

• Flag appropriate room for provider to see patient.

• Assist with procedures during appointment including but not limited to paps

• Fax forms, orders to nursing homes, etc. as directed by nurse. Sort faxes and distributes appropriately.

• Administer injections as needed, as directed.

• POCT including but not limited to urine dips and swabs

• Perform related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or better

• CPR

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• CNA

• CMA

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: