Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified) (U) (4678) (Decatur)

Function
The Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified) performs clinical care procedures under the direct supervision of the RN Charge nurse, RN Nurse Administrator, M.D. or Advanced practitioner. The primary responsibility of the position is to ensure that safe, quality, and efficient health care delivery is provided to patients under the direction of a Medical Doctor (MD), Physician Assistant (PA), Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Registered Nurse (RN). This position will foster a team approach by working collaboratively with the patient, family, physician, and other members of the health care team to ensure coordination of services. Actively participates in provider and staff team projects (including daily huddles but not limited to) in order to enhance patient care coordination and patient satisfaction.

A. CLINICAL DUTIES 70%
1. Prepares patients for provider exams by accurately taking and recording vital signs, review of medication list, and review of allergies.
2. Performs venipuncture and assists with CLIA waived lab tests.
3. Performs screenings such as visual acuity and yearly wellness recommendations.
4. Identifies patient signs or symptoms that indicate a significant variance and informs RN and/or physician in a timely manner.
5. Provides and documents patient care within the standards of practice, policies, procedures and department protocols.
6. Collects specimen samples from patients of all age groups using appropriate lab procedures and two patient identifiers.
7. Notifies supervisor and/or physician with appropriate questions or concerns.

B. CLINICAL SUPPORT 20%
1. Cleans, sterilizes, and packages instruments and equipment for diagnostic procedures and treatment as required.
2. Required to run weekly controls on CLIA waived lab units as part of quality control.
3. Performs weekly cleaning and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
4. Assists in inventory of clinical supplies including checking of expiration dates.
5. Maintains clean, well-equipped exam rooms, laboratory, and procedure rooms.
6. Monitors, tracks, and records clinical refrigerator and freezer temperatures into the ICARE system.
7. Observes safety precautions for patients and staff.

C. ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES 5%
1. Assists supervisor with report completion as directed.
2. Assists in quality assurance and improvement (i.e. Repeat BP checks, nurse standing orders).
3. Prioritizes work effectively and seeks guidance from supervisor as needed.
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D. EDUCATION 5%
1. Attends clinical in-service, continuing education programs, and department meetings.

1) High School graduate or equivalent; AND

2) Possession of a current/valid medical assistant certification (CMA, American Association of Medical Assistants; NCMA, National Center for Competency Testing; CCMA, National Healthcareer Associate; or RMA, American Medical Technologists)

Condition of Employment: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, an out-of-state resident who is hired into this position must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of their start date.

If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hrrecruitment@siumed.edu or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

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