Internal Medicine Office Nurse/Certified Medical Assistant

• The Physician’s Office Nurse/CMA assists the provider in the delivery of health care services in a family practice setting.
• Takes vital signs, assists in a variety of treatments, administers medications, monitors usage, and updates patient records.
• Uses communication skills to discuss medical related issues and questions with patients and families and makes referrals to other care providers.
• Participates in patient education, infection control and quality improvement.
• Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments, ensuring cleanliness and sterilization processes have been accomplished.
• Orders, prepares, and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments.
• Screens telephone calls for referral to physician, takes phone messages as related to medical questions, and relays messages concerning prescriptions to physician.
• Performs all diagnostic testing and proficiency testing on equipment and diagnostic materials.
• Keeps accurate records of testing performed and/or sent to other laboratories.
• Maintains information on patient’s electronic medical record chart.
• Advises and assists support personnel in scheduling of tests and treatments.
• Must be able to accurately and timely complete FMLA/WC forms.

Schedule

• Monday -
• Friday
• Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or CMA program.
• Current Illinois license as a registered or licensed practical nurse or CMA certification.
• Current CPR certification.
• Good working knowledge of the nursing process and strong nursing practice skills including physical assessment skills.
• Clinical experience preferred, but not required.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred.