JOB SUMMARY: The Medical Assistant assists physicians in examination and treatment of patients, and performs clerical tasks related to administration of office
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patient. Interviews patient and check pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height, drapes patient and position instruments and equipment. Hands instruments and materials to doctor as directed. Collects and prepares specimens for shipment to medical laboratories and takes electrocardiograms. Telephones prescriptions to pharmacy and authorizes refills as directed Schedules appointments and arranges for hospital admission and laboratory services Receives bill payment, completes insurance forms, maintains financial records Records and files patient charts and medical records. Provides administrative support as needed.
Job Requirements
Required Experience
EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS: Graduate of an accredited school for medical assistants or equivalent experience Licensed in state employed Medical Assistant certification High school graduate/GED Successful completion of UDS Certification Course Successful completion of Breath Alcohol Test Certification Course Successful completion of Hair Collection Certification course. . JOB-RELATED EXPERIENCE: May require 6 months X-Ray experience directly related experience Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, file management and office procedures.
DEMONSTRATED JOB-RELATED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES: Service orientation Effective written communication Active listening Effective speaking Social perceptiveness Coordination Operation and control of equipment and/or systems Reading comprehension Medical terminology Time management
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Clinic environment Job Location Chicago, IL, US.