Medical Assistant - North & Harlem
Location : Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit : Rush Medical Group
Hospital : Rush University Medical Center
Department : N&H Multispecialty
Work Type : Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
Shift : Shift 1
Work Schedule : 8 Hr (6 : 30 : 00 AM - 7 : 30 : 00 PM)
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Sign on Bonus : $3,000
Pay Range : $19.50 - $29.73 per hour
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Summary :
The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting Physicians, Mid-Level Practitioners, and Registered Nurses with the evaluation, management, and treatment of patients in an ambulatory care setting. The Medical Assistant assumes responsibility for maintaining patient flow, the upkeep of exam and treatment rooms, and performing basic skills such as vital signs and point of care testing. In addition, the Certified Medical Assistant will administer intramuscular injections, immunizations, small volume nebulizer treatment, over-the-counter medications under the direction of a Physician. The individual who holds this position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures, including complying with all Rush University Medical Group Customer Service Standards.
Other Information :
Required Job Qualifications :
- High school diploma / GED required
- Clinical Medical Assistant Certification by AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NAHP, AAH, or NHA required (includes principles and techniques of injections and medication administration) required upon hire
- Graduates of a Rush Medical Assistant Apprenticeship program are required to obtain Clinical Medical Assistant Certification by AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NAHP, AAH, or NHA required within six months of hire
- Current CPR certification required upon start date
- Computer skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent organizational skills
Preferred Job Qualifications :
One year clinical experiencePhlebotomy experienceEpic Ambulatory experienceResponsibilities :
Coordinates and maintains organized patient flowPerforms patient intake : vital signs, height and weight, reason for visit, interim history, allergies, medication lists, and other interventions as requiredPrepares patient for exam based on reason for visitPrepares and supports patient and assists provider with proceduresReviews appointment schedules and ensures all patient charts are available for the visitReviews patient charts and ensures that all ancillary reports and required paperwork are available to the provider at the time of visitPerforms basic lab and testing procedures according to standardsPerforms phlebotomy and EKGsAdministers immunizations as ordered by PhysicianAdministers RUMG approved intramuscular or subcutaneous medications after competency has been assessed, verified and documentedPerforms nebulizer treatments in the clinic setting after competency has been assessed, verified and documentedPerforms Tuberculin skin testing upon the order of the PhysicianDemonstrates appropriate population specific techniques with patientsDocuments administration of over-the-counter medications and / or other medications in Epic per policy or protocolCleans, prepares and stocks exam rooms, treatment rooms, and workstationsCalls patients regarding test results and medical instruction under the direction of a PhysicianCalls in medication refills under the direction of a Physician or protocolDocuments patient care information in the outpatient medical record according to standardsAssists with scheduling of patient tests, procedures, and follow-up appointmentsAssists in the care, cleaning, and sterilization of equipment and instrumentsMaintains the inventory of medical and linen suppliesMaintains quality control for equipmentProvides cross coverage to other clinical areas as assignedParticipates in quality improvement projectsMaintains compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) standards and other regulatory bodiesMay have Unit specific duties as neededRush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.