Position Purpose
Performs basic patient care functions to assist the physician and nursing staff in a medical office with the examination or treatment of patients. Assists in the operation of office as it relates to scheduling, referrals, and filing, as needed by practices.
Essential Functions
- Performs basic medical care under the direction of Physician or Registered Nurse as allowed by scope; documents care as required/necessary.
- Assists in preparing patients to see the physician.
- Shares observations of the progress of the patient reaching established goals with the physician.
- Instructs patient and family regarding medication and treatment directions for the physician.
- May chart on behalf of the provider when in the exam room; chart note to include name, title, date and time of the entry; chart must then be signed off on by the provider.
- Schedules patient appointments and referrals, as directed by physician, and performs receptionist duties as necessary.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Specialized Know-How & Requirements
- Current MA Certification from one of the following is required: CMA, RMA, or NCMA.
- BLS required within 30 days of hire and must be maintained throughout employment at CGH.
- Prior experience as a medical assistant preferred.
- Basic computer knowledge preferred.
- Prior experience in phlebotomy and placing EKG leads preferred.
- Demonstrates knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients served in the physician office.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient population served.
- Able to assess and interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s needs and provide the appropriate care, including age-related care, needed by the pediatric, adolescent and/or geriatric patient group.
Compensation
$17.50 - $26.25
Benefits for Benefit Eligible Positions
- Health and Dental Insurance
- IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund)
- Retirement Fund (457 and 401A Plan)
- Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Optional Insurances
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Forgiveness
- Gift Shop Discount
- CGH Day Care Discount
- CGH Dietary Discount
- Employee Assistance Program
- CGH Pharmacy Discount
- CGH Vision Center Discount