Medical Assistant

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13394984 **Department: Medical/Behavioral Health** **Reports to: Clinical Director** Medical Assistant will perform a wide variety of activities, which will include both directpatient care of all ages and office functions. Direct care will be both in the clinic and over the phone. Medical Assistant will be required to complete tasks involving the use of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation skills. All patient care is provided under the direct supervision of the physician and/or mid-level providers. Reports to the Clinical Director. **ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK**

• Interview patients and measure vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height and records information in patients electronic health records. ```{=html}
  
  

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• Schedule specialty appointments, processes referrals and complete prior authorizations.
• Inputs all data into electronic health records to maintain office and patient records.
• Required to know and understand all State and Government required measures.
• MA will assist in making sure that all quality measures are met and documented on every patient visit, providing the highest clinical standard of patient care.
• Medical assistants also engage in reception activities, greeting and assisting patients and visitors and help complete the business side of a patient visit. ```{=html}
  
  

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• Physical endurance which includes lifting heavy objects (up to 50
  
  

pounds), bending, squatting and standing for extended periods of time

• Good knowledge of safety procedures as well as experience working with chemicals, good handling of tools, mechanical skills and adherence to safety measures
• May be exposed to bodily fluids in the event of emergencies but not as a normal part of the job
• Will receive immediate training on HIPAA regulations and will maintain an up-to-date knowledge of all HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Willingness to be cross trained to provide other integrated services as needed.
• Has read, reviewed, and agreed to work and support the mission statement of MCPHD.
• Satisfactorily completes training for job responsibilities.
• Reports any suspected child abuse/neglect to the Department of
  
  

Children and Family Services (DCFS).

• Performs other duties as required or assigned.
• Flexible when needed when scheduling changes occur.
• Maintains a daily deposit bag and balances it daily.
• Monitors equipment and takes necessary steps to get repairs made when needed.
• Monitors supplies and take necessary steps to replenish as needed.
• Maintains manuals as needed.
• Communicates necessary information with other staff as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned consistent with those outlined above.
• Assist providers with procedures as needed.
• Provide education to patients regarding Health Center policies and procedures.
• Front Office Assistant will assist in making sure that all measures are met and will document their part during the registration process
• Front Office Assistant is required to know and understand all State and