Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health - Palatine

Hourly Pay Range:

Position Highlights:

• Sign on bonus: (if applicable)

• Position: Medical Assistant

• Location: Palatine

• Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

• Hours: 7:30-4:00

• Required Travel: no

What you will do:

Under general supervision of clinic supervisor, and following established procedures and precedents, prepares patients for physical examination, obtains specimens, conducts select routine laboratory tests and records results, and performs phlebotomy, routine diagnostic tests. Under delegated supervision of a physician; performs clinical and administrative tasks.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served. This includes knowledge of the physical and psychological needs of patients served and the ability to respond appropriately to those needs.

Reviews patient chart information prior to patient visit in order to ensure all necessary diagnostic and/or laboratory test are available or work to obtain results for provider. Ensures information is complete prior to appointment. Escorts patients to examination rooms, obtains vital signs and other patient data, and makes patient comfortable while waiting for physician. Documents pertinent information in electronic medical record.

Assists physician during patient examinations and/or procedures by setting up room, providing instruments as requested, completing necessary forms with information provided by physician, and the like. Assists physician with difficult and/or sensitive components of examinations including pap smears.

Prepares patients and conducts routine tests to include, but not limited to tuberculin testing, records results as appropriate in the patient medical record.

Collects and prepares specimens for routine laboratory tests (which may include venipuncture, POC testing and specimens to be sent to lab for processing) according to established procedures, completes reports with results, forwards same to physician, and ensures inclusion in electronic patient medical record.

Documents all pertinent patient information in the electronic medical record such as observations, procedures and treatments. Maintains patient medical records according to hospital standards, including any QI flowsheet documents as appropriate.

Ensures examination rooms are stocked with necessary supplies in order to ensure timely examination of patients, and notify appropriate staff member when supplies are low.

Notifies patients in a timely manner of test results under direction of provider. Answers routine questions from patients and/or patient families and directs patients/families to nurse or provider for additional information as needed. Orders additional lab tests and so forth as directed.

Once successfully completed competency testing, can independently administer select medications/injections per provider's orders.

Assists business office staff with business office functions as necessary.

Partners with other staff members to ensure office operations run efficiently, keeping pace with office patient volumes, and helping to ensure patient wait times are kept to a minimum.

What you will need:

Required Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or GED

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• 3 years clinical experience

Required License/Certification:

• A valid driver's license is required if the incumbent is selected to perform related duties at an off-site location. If the incumbent uses their personal vehicle, the incumbent must maintain automobile liability coverage as required by law and evidence of such coverage may be requested.

• Current CPR Certification issued by American Heart Association for healthcare providers or, in case of practice acquisition, certification must be obtained within three months of hire date.

Preferred License/Certification:

• Successful completion of a school that is accredited by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA).

• Obtain certification within one year of hire

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance. (For AIP eligible positions)

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee's job (For eligible positions)

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Free Parking

• Wellness Program Savings Plan

• Health Savings Account Options

• Retirement Options with Company Match

• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

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At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging-each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

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