Extra Help - Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified) - Transplant Center - EEI

Extra Help - Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified) - Transplant Center - EEI

Hiring Department: Transplant Center - EEI

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1016839

Posting Close Date: 3/31/2023

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent 'Best Colleges' rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary
Under the direction of the Physician, Extra Help Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified) performs a variety of clinical and clerical services to support physician practice in an outpatient setting.

Duties & Responsibilities

A Certified Medical Assistant typically performs the following duties per healthcare facility protocols (federal, state and university) and specific duties assigned. Maintains Medical Records: Maintains Medical Records in Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems, reviews and prepares EHR to ensure completeness prior to patient exam, obtains missing documentation; documents medical visits, observations, and related activities Direct Patient Care Tasks: 1. Assists nursing/medical staff with tasks related to preliminary assessment, education, and documentation of patient condition and the presenting health complaint including: o Obtains vital signs and other pertinent health information. o Administration of basic tests as by healthcare provider such as EKG, spirometry, pulse oximetry, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), etc. o Informs the patient of test preparations and directions to diagnostic/treatment areas. 2. Assists medical/nursing staff with tasks or diagnostic/therapeutic procedures appropriate to experience, training and skill level. 3. Responds to patient inquires (both in person and by telephone) and relays information to the appropriate clinical staff based on the nature of the inquiry. 4. Transports or accompanies patients as directed. 5. Rotates to Transplant Center Phlebotomy Lab to draw patient blood work and/or support as roving phlebotomy in patient exam rooms. 6. Performs duties as assigned. C. Indirect Patient Care Tasks: 1. Under direct supervision of clinical staff and following MD orders, completes requisitions for diagnostic tests/procedures. 2. Assists in collection and processing of patient specimens. Performs and documents point of care specimen testing. 3. Performs necessary follow-up to obtain laboratory/test results and other pertinent medical record information; records lab data. 4. Maintains patient care environment in compliance with safety and infection control requirements including but not limited to ordering, stocking, and monitoring usage of linen, forms and supplies; disposal of soiled and used patient care supplies; sterilization of equipment. 5. Performs and documents quality control tests on equipment as appropriate. 6. Completes inventory expiration checks and quality & safety equipment monitoring as assigned. 7. Cleans and sterilizes equipment and maintains appropriate cleaning logs per policy. 8. Obtains pre-authorizations and referrals. 9. Performs duties as assigned. D. Clerical Tasks: 1. Maintains patient files and medical records; extracts clinical/demographic information as required. 2. Answers front desk phones and schedules patient appointments. 3. Checks patients in and out of the clinic, obtains appropriate orders from the providers for testing/procedures, registers patients and activates accounts according to hospital procedures. 5. Assists other staff with office reception and business support functions. 6. Collects cash payments from patients and keeps accurate record of cash collections. 7. Performs related duties as assigned. Patient Needs Focus: Recognizes needs, physical characteristics and behavior of a variety of age groups and special needs of patients Participates or assists with initiatives to promote effective process design, development and implementation of EHR and other technologies; participates in improvement projects and on assigned committee

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

1. High school graduation or equivalent.

2. Possession of a current/valid certification as a Certified Medical Assistant by an approved certifying board as defined by the employing institution. The approved certifying boards are: the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologist (AMT), National Health Center for Competency testing (NCCTI), and/or The National HealthCare Association (NHA).

3. Possession of a current/valid American Heart Association (AHA) BLS/CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual Language Skills. The ability to read, write, and verbally communicate in both Spanish and English.
• Previous clinic experience.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.


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