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Medical Assistant - Pediatric Clinic

Mercyhealth

Roscoe, IL ,

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Medical Assistant - Pediatric Clinic

Mercyhealth

Roscoe, IL ,
 
Number Of Vacancies: 1
 

Overview

  • Roscoe, IL Pediatric Clinic
  • 68 hours/ 2 weeks
  • Mon, Tues, Thurs, Friday - Day Shift
  • Every other Saturday morning

Responsibilities

  • Rooms patients, collects assessment data and prepares patient according to specific need.
  • Assists in examination, treatment and other clinic procedures.
  • Assists with laboratory procedures, screening tests and QI projects.
  • Answers telephone and either responds to inquiry, directs caller to appropriate personnel, or initiates a triage slip for response by medical personnel.
  • Schedules appointments and enters appointment date and time into computerized scheduler.
  • Conducts reminder calls to all patients.
  • Greet and directs patients, salespeople, and visitors.
  • Registers patients by verifying that patient's record is up to date and accurate.
  • Makes appropriate changes in computer system and on patient's chart.
  • Coordinates referrals for patients through insurance and other physician offices.
  • Collects payment from patients and issues receipt.
  • Prepares and maintains patient charts.
  • Maintains and orders supplies

Education and Experience

  • Graduate of a medical assistant program accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), or graduate of a medical assistant program in a postsecondary school or college that has institutional accreditation by a regional accrediting commission or by a national accrediting organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education.
  • Experience in clinic setting preferred.

Certification/Licensure

  • Preferred MA certification: AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants) or RMA certification through the AMT (American Medical Technologists) or CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) through NHA (National Healthcareer Association) 
  • Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.     
  • Medication injection training and pharmacology is a required competency to perform medication administration.                           

About Mercyhealth

Exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better

Every day, our partners take this mission to heart. Our providers, nurses and partners are committed to working together to make lives better for our patients and their families. Touching lives invigorates, inspires and drives us to do our very best, and we continuously look for ways to make each life better with the utmost care and professionalism. This can be as complex as a cutting-edge procedure or as simple as a smile. Nothing is ever too small or taken for granted. Everything matters. And we never miss a beat. At Mercyhealth, our doctors, nurses and staff are committed to making lives better for our patients and their families. They bring knowledge and innovation to ensure that our patients receive world-class health care. From the hospital to home, our integrated health system offers high-quality care at every step of the health journey.