Certified Medical Assistant

Fox Valley Medical Associates is currently hiring a Certified Medical Assistant. The shift is Full-Time Monday-Friday (4 days per week) and does require some Saturday mornings.

Job Qualifications

• Valid certification and completion of Medical Assistant Program, or equivalent training.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to communicate with all levels whether professional or non-professional.
• Must present positive attitude at all times.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop and assimilate theoretical and technical knowledge with observation, assessment, and communication skills to detect medical related problems.
• Recognize and utilize opportunities for patient and family teaching.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, supervisor, coworkers, patients and family via written or oral format.
• Actively participate in staff meetings and in-services.
• Assist in orientation and training of new staff.
• Obtain blood samples and other specimens as ordered.
• Cooperate with director (manager) in staff scheduling including change of “off” day, rotation from internal medicine to family practice and vice versa to ensure adequate coverage at all office locations.
• Administer and document medications (i.e. P.O.I.M. SUBQ) EKG’s, and other treatments, as needed after receiving approved training.
• Perform set-up of equipment (i.e. nebulizer, sigmoidoscope, etc.). Assist with procedures (PAP smears, throat cultures, urine test, pregnancy test, cultures, lab draws with proper training). Clean equipment as necessary.
• Assist patient in setting up appointments for tests (i.e. lab work, EKG’s, ultra sounds, MRI’s, x-rays, etc.).
• May call in refills after checking with M.D.
• Accurately document all pertinent patient information according to legal standards.
• Prepare referral forms.
• Utilize knowledge to establish priorities of care both emergency and non-emergency.
• Obtain, write, and transcribe physician notes and orders as needed.
• Follow through on all physician orders.
• Perform basic CPR in event of cardiopulmonary emergency.
• May take lab results from hospitals, nursing homes, and home health agencies.
• Assist in phoning in orders to hospitals, home healthcare agencies, and nursing homes.
• Phone in new prescriptions on M.D. orders.
• May disburse sample medications on orders of M.D.
• Advise patients of lab and test results after reviewed by M.D.
• Schedule patient appointments appropriately verifying demographics, financial status via chart and computer system.
• Verify HMO insurance status, referral status, past medical history via FVM database.
• Accurately document all patient information in appropriate area of medical records.

Great benefits and competitive pay! Apply Now!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Primary Care

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Medical Assistance: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person