Clinical Medical Assistant

OVERALL SUMMARY:

Responsible for supporting nursing and medical staff in administrating care to patients. Functions cooperatively with physicians and staff exhibiting teamwork characteristics. Reports to the Clinic Lead Nurse (LPN/RN) for daily assignments and follows instructions as directed by the Clinical Administrator.

PAY

$18.50 - $26.00/hour.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and prioritize tasks, maintaining daily flow of the unit in a complex, rapidly changing environment
• Effectively manages various clerical tasks, such as assisting with order processing, stocking and other duties as assigned
• Accurately obtains vital signs as indicated and documents in computer.
• Observes universal precautions.
• Refers situations beyond ability or function to proper person.
• Participates in QA/Safety Program.
• Assists with maintaining adequate inventory of supplies.
• Assists with housekeeping responsibilities as directed by Clinic Nursing Staff.
• Informs Clinic Nursing staff when leaving for break, lunch or for the day.
• Reinforces education to patients and places patient at ease and offers reassurance as needed.
• Performs other tasks and duties as directed by the Clinical Administrator or physician which are within their legal limitation.
• Seeks educational opportunities and accepts responsibilities for own professional growth and development. Participates with in service opportunities and staff meetings.
• Must maintain patient right to privacy by not discussing privileged information outside the work area or within hearing range of visitors, family or other patients.
• Keeping examining rooms clean, neat and stocked.
• Cleans rooms after each patient and leaves ready for next patient.
• Prepares patient as requested by providers according to type of exam.
• Assists with answering the phone when necessary.
• Knowledgeable of potential exposure to hazardous materials (i.e., patient body fluids and disinfectant chemicals).

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

RGA is pleased to offer a robust benefit offering to all eligible employees , including

• Medical and Dental plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL
• Vision plan through UNUM: EYEMED
• Employer-paid premiums for Short Term and Long Term Disability!
• Employer-paid life insurance with guaranteed issue of $50k! Supplemental coverage also available.
• 8 Paid Holidays per year
• Generous Annual Leave Policy
• And much more!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certification in Illinois as a medical assistant
• Effective, oral, written and reading communication skills
• Displays a primary interest in giving good patient care and maintaining standards of courtesy and friendliness to co-workers.
• Maintains Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Able to maintain and comply with patient confidentiality and integrity policy on all matters.
• Knowledge of computers helpful and preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to help lift, turn, roll, push, and pull equipment/patients for proper positioning during procedures and transportation from one area to the other as necessary

Working Conditions:

Exposure to blood borne pathogens requiring the use of universal precautions and/or personal protective equipment.