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MA, Orthopedics

CGH Medical Center

#CMA #CNA #EMR #BLS #Vital Signs #Phlebotomy #Patient Care #Orthopedics #Medical Assistant #Medical Office

Quick overview

Performs basic patient care functions to assist physicians and nursing staff with examinations and treatments in an orthopedic medical office. Manages administrative tasks including scheduling, referrals, and EMR documentation.

Requirements summary

Requires a current MA certification (CMA, RMA, or NCMA) and BLS certification within 30 days of hire. Prior experience in phlebotomy, EKG placement, and medical assisting is preferred.

professional certificatePatient CareMedical History TakingPhlebotomyVital SignsPatient ScreeningMedical Scheduling

Job description

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Shift Monday - Friday, Days Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 POSITION PURPOSE: Performs basic patient care functions to assist the physician and nursing staff in a medical office with the examination or treatment of patients.
Assists in the operation of office as it relates to scheduling, referrals, and filing, as needed by practices.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Answers incoming calls, screens calls, and takes messages for physician and support staff; sends to appropriate person using the EMR system if applicable.
Schedules patient appointments and referrals, as directed by physician, and performs filing, as needed, for office.
Assists in preparing patients to see the physician.
Assists physician in suture removals and minor procedures as directed by the physician and documents in chart for EMR.
Takes patient medical histories and vital signs and enters in chart for EMR.
Draws blood and/or obtains Strep-A throat cultures and urine specimens for testing, as directed.
Assists with and/or places leads for EKG’s Assists with monitoring CPT and ICD-10 coding to ensure proper documentation and billing for the office.
Assists with filling in for vacations/illnesses for office receptionist and primary nurse.
May chart on behalf of the provider when in the exam room.
Chart note to include name, title, date and time of the entry.
Chart must then be signed off on by the provider.
Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
SPECIALIZED KNOW-HOW & REQUIREMENTS: Current MA Certification from one of the following is required: CMA “Certified Medical Assistant” (American Association of Medical Assistants) (AAMA) RMA “Registered Medical Assistant” ( American Medical Technologists) NCMA “National Certified Medical Assistant” (NCCT) BLS required within 30 days of hire and must be maintained throughout employment at CGH.
Prior experience as a medical assistant preferred.
Basic computer knowledge preferred.
Prior experience in phlebotomy and placing EKG leads preferred.
Demonstrates knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients served in the physician office.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient population served.
Able to assess and interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s needs and provide the appropriate care, including age-related care, needed by the pediatric, adolescent and/or geriatric patient group.
Compensation Range $17.50 - $26.25 Available Benefits for Benefit Eligible Positions Health and Dental Insurance IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund) Retirement Fund (457 and 401A Plan) Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Life Insurance Short and Long Term Disability Optional Insurances Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Forgiveness Gift Shop Discount CGH Day Care Discount CGH Dietary Discount Employee Assistance Program CGH Pharmacy Discount CGH Vision Center Discount Thank you for your interest in a career at CGH Medical Center.
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MA, Orthopedics

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