Medical Assistant - Dermatology - Float

Christie Clinic's department of Dermatology is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant from Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm at the University Clinic with ability to cover Danville, Mahomet, Monticello, and Tuscola clinics, as needed, with no night or weekend requirements.

Duties include performance of skills through the delivery of patient care using a systematic patient assessment. 

Previous EMR experience preferred to accommodate scribing responsibilities and the ability to anticipate provider and patient needs while functioning efficiently in a high volume, fast-paced environment. Excellent customer service and computer skills a must. Completion of the ACDT Certification within 90 days of service is required. A CNA/CMA is preferred but not required.

JOB DUTIES: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)

• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments prior to appointment. 
• Clean and restock rooms at the end of the day. 
• Perform chart preparation according to department standards.
• Maintain and update patient medical record upon visit including allergies, medications, etc. and enter into the electronic medical record.
• Appropriate use of flag system per standard work.
• Review and respond to the electronic medical record work list per department standard work.
• Complete lab order entries and appropriately handle patient specimens (including communication to patient per department standard work), as needed.
• Assists providers with procedures/surgery, as needed.
• Assist in patient education relating to medication instructions, procedures, wound care or any other necessary information pertaining to patient care.
• Perform related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• CMA
• CNA
• Previous healthcare experience

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Demands include sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, stretching and lifting up to 75 pounds.  Hearing within, or correctable to, a normal range, vision correctable to 20/20 and manual dexterity for the operation of office and lab equipment is required.    

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a clinical office and Mohs lab setting with possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, hazardous waste, bodily fluids and other waste common to a health care environment.  Requirements may include working irregular hours.

PAY AND BENEFITS:

The estimated pay range for this position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related criteria. 

We also offer a substantial benefits package, including:

Salary : $18 - $24