Medical Assistant, Family Practice

OVERVIEW The medical assistant prepares patients for appointments, helps with exams and procedures, collects information, and keeps patient records updated. They also schedule appointments, answer calls, handle referrals and payments, and make sure the clinic has the supplies it needs.

SCHEDULE:

40-hours per weekSHIFT:
DaysESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Rooms patients, collects assessment data and prepares patient according to specific need.

Assists in examination, treatment and other clinic procedures.

Assists with laboratory procedures, screening tests and QI projects.

Answers telephone and either responds to inquiry, directs caller to appropriate personnel, or initiates a triage slip for response by medical personnel.

Schedules appointments and enters appointment date and time into computerized scheduler.

Conducts reminder calls to all patients.

Greet and directs patients, salespeople, and visitors.

Registers patients by verifying that patient's record is up to date and accurate.

Makes appropriate changes in computer system and on patient's chart.

Coordinates referrals for patients through insurance and other physician offices.

Collects payment from patients and issues receipt where applicable.

Prepares and maintains patient charts.

Maintains and orders supplies.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Graduate of a medical assistant program accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), or graduate of a medical assistant program in a post secondary school or college that has institutional accreditation by a regional accrediting commission or by a national accrediting organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education, or a graduate of an educational program accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), such as the National Health career Association (NHA).

Experience in a program with a clinical rotation preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSUREApproved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.

Medication injection training and pharmacology is a required competency to perform medication administration.

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SKILLS AND ABILITIES

N/ALEVEL OF SUPERVISION Some independent judgment is required, but decisions are limited by standard practices or procedures.

SUPERVISESN/APAY RANGE:$18.28 - $28.69

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

Medical, Dental, Vision Life & Disability InsuranceFSA/HSA Options Generous, accruing paid time offPaid Parental and caregiver leave

Career advancement and educational opportunities

Tuition and certification reimbursement

Certification Reimbursement Well-being Programs Employee Discounts On-Demand Pay Financial Education Annual recognition/awards events

Partner appreciation days Family entertainment/attractions discount

Community service/improvement opportunities

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At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

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