Medical Assistant I - Archview

Touchette Regional Hospital • Sauget, IL • 1m ago

We are currently seeking a Medical Assistant for our Archview Location!

Job Summary:

Responsible for providing direct patient care and/or direct ancillary support services as directed by the provider or other medical/nursing staff.

Functions and Duties:

Contact patients via phone or mail regarding the need to be medically evaluated on a periodic basis or due to abnormal test results or missed appointments.
Contribute to the orderliness of the patients’ and staffs’ environment in collaborative responsibility for the patient.
Report complaints or questions from the patient and/or family member to the health center or office manager.
Cooperate with direct supervisor in seeking ways to improve the quality of patient care and more efficient nursing time management.
Work as cooperative member of the staff to provide quality patient care.
Clarify with provide on orders or procedures which involve quality patient care.
Take patients’ blood pressure, weight, temperature, notifying nurse or provider responsible for that patient of any unusual findings.
Answer phone and provide a clear message in the patient’s chart.
Clean and restock examination rooms.
Administer intramuscular, subcutaneous and intradermal injections after checking the five rights for medication administration and for the presence of allergies prior to administration and observing for side effects after administration.
Perform skin puncture and venipuncture in laboratory when necessary.
Obtain laboratory specimens.
Complete electrocardiograms.
Monitor and stock supplies on a regular basis, notifying proper person of low levels of supplies.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

High School diploma or a GED equivalent required.
Graduate of an accredited school for Medical Assistants required.

Experience

6 – 12 months working as an MA in a clinical setting preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

BLS certification required

Skills and Abilities

Requires advanced knowledge of basic medical terminology and procedures.

Physical Demands:

Light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of a clinical nature. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) (mask, gown, gloves) when required.

FLSA Statement:

This position is classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Employees in non-exempt positions are entitled to receive overtime pay for any hours worked over 40 in a workweek in accordance with state and federal regulations.

EEO Statement:

Touchette Regional Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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