Medical Assistant - GLE Creative Talent, Inc.
Joliet, IL
About the Job
Our client is committed to promoting the well-being of our communities through equitable access and exceptional care driven by innovation and a deep sense of responsibility.
The Medical Assistant provides essential clinical and administrative support in our ambulatory care settings, contributing to a patient-centered environment that fosters health and wellness.
Key Responsibilities:
- Clinical Duties:
- Using current pharmacological principles, administer medications and perform venipuncture and immunizations for adult and pediatric patients.
- Conduct primary patient care, considering the patient's age and developmental needs.
- Prepare patients for examination by rooming them, taking their vital signs (height, weight, blood pressure, temperature, respirations), and recording their history.
- Perform waived testing and specimen collection as needed.
- Adhere to standard universal precautions, including proper hand hygiene, medication administration, and assisting with procedures.
- Administrative Duties:
- Review and prepare medical charts, ensuring quality measure requirements are met before patient visits.
- Set up examination rooms daily, ensuring cleanliness, adequate supplies, and Joint Commission compliance.
- Screen patients without appointments and communicate relevant medical information to the RN Health Administrator and Provider.
- Respond to inquiries from patients, pharmacies, hospitals, and physicians via telephone, fax, and email.
- Assist with scheduling patient appointments when necessary.
- Complete all administrative tasks, phone messages, and patient case tasks within the electronic medical record system by the end of each business day.
- Customer Service:
- Provide a positive and welcoming experience for all internal and external customers, exceeding their expectations to ensure the highest quality service and best possible outcomes.
Qualifications:
- Education and Experience:
- Medical Assistant: Completing a Medical Assistant program (diploma or certificate).
- Certified Medical Assistant: Completing a Medical Assistant program (diploma or certificate) with registration/certification through the AMT Certification exam.
- Other Qualifications:
- Ability to work late evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
- Willingness to travel and work at various clinic locations as needed.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health insurance (BCBS), including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Sign-on bonus- $500-750
- Hourly Range - $17.50-$21.50
- Life insurance (LTD, STD, ADD).
- Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 holidays, Health and Wellness Day.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Discounts on products such as cellphones and restaurant offerings.
Source : GLE Creative Talent, Inc.