Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified) (U) (4678.1) - Decatur

The primary function of this position is to perform clinical and clerical duties and responsibilities in the Department of Internal Medicine Ambulatory Care Facilities Outreach Clinics.

Direct Patient Care 40%
1. Prepares patient for exam by obtaining vital signs, reason for visit, medication list, and allergies.
2. Performs patient testing, such as EKG, pulse oximetry, accucheck, and urinalysis.
3. Assists nurse or physician with patient procedures as directed.
4. Perform dressing changes and staple/suture removal as directed.
5. Other duties as assigned by the RN or Charge Nurse.

Indirect Patient Care 40%
1. Refills medications per Department and SIU Medicine protocols.
2. Under the supervision of a nurse, answers patient telephone calls and directs calls to appropriate person.
3. Notify patient of test results, as directed by the provider.
4. Willingness to float between areas if need arises.
5. Stock exam rooms on a daily basis to ensure adequate availability of supplies needed for daily clinics.
6. Maintain quality control, maintenance, and calibration records of clinic equipment. (including accucheck controls, fridge temps, urinalysis controls)
7. Collect and bag soiled linen from clinic exam rooms.
8. Clean and sterilize all instruments used in clinic for patient care by following established guidelines.
9. Prepare charts for clinics by ensuring that any test results/office notes are available for physician prior to patient arrival.

Clerical/Reception Support 20%
1. Complete necessary paperwork for insurance pre-certifications/referrals, prepare and send no-show letters, sort faxes and/or mail, scan documents to the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
2. Following a medical provider's orders, enters into the EHR requisitions for medications, laboratory, radiology and other diagnostic tests.
3. Schedule patient appointments.
4. Provides back-up for reception as needed.

1) High School graduate or equivalent; AND

2) Possession of a current/valid medical assistant certification (CMA, American Association of Medical Assistants; NCMA, National Center for Competency Testing; CCMA, National Healthcareer Associate; or RMA, American Medical Technologists)

If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hrrecruitment@siumed.edu or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

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