Genesis - Medical Assistant

Company: Access Community Health Network
Location: Des Plaines
Posted on: September 17, 2022

Job Description:

Genesis - Medical Assistant. Moving position from Melrose Park to Genesis. Genesis - Medical AssistantPosition SummaryThe Medical assistant is part of a healthcare team assistingmedical providers in rendering professional care to patients within anambulatory/primary care setting. Core Job Responsibilities:---Take vitalsigns, perform phlebotomy and quality controls, administermedications/vaccines, monitor patient's charts and assess patient needs throughdiscussion with patient and /or family.---Respond topatient questions and provide health care information, ensure that needs ofpatients and their families are addressed, and health center policy isfollowed.---Reviewmedical records for overdue labs and procedures and notify providers asnecessary.---Contact appropriateentities (e.g. lab, imaging studies, consultation reports, hospital dischargesummaries, Emergency Department reports, etc.) for medical data collection tohelp prepare for patient visits.---Assistprovider with onsite procedures---Returnpatients phone calls; schedule patient appointments---Follow upwith patients regarding lab results and schedule appointments with specialists---Ensuresufficient and appropriate supplies are available in exam rooms---Maintain openlines of communication with providers, front desk staff and other clinicemployees and utilizes a team-based approach to coordinate patient care.---Completethe patient check-out procedure at the end of the visit, including any followup needed. Ensure all patient concerns have been met prior to the patient'sdeparture.---Providede-escalation; calm and/or defuse irate callers and patients by working withthem to identify and properly address concerns---Securepatient information and maintain patient confidence by completing andsafeguarding medical records; keeping patient information confidential---Assist atfront desk as needed---Travel toother health centers for training and to provide coverage (as necessary)---Successfulcompletion of Medical Assistant Competency program upon hire and annuallythereafter (see attached Primary and Secondary Skills list)---Otherduties as assignedRequirements/Preferences---High schooldiploma or equivalent required---MedicalAssistant diploma from an accredited program required---Certificationor Registration preferred---A minimumof one (1) year experience preferredRequirements/Preferencescontinued---CPR certificationrequired---Basicproficiency with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, etc.) required---Basicproficiency with EHR preferred, Epic a plusCompetencies/Behaviors---Customerservice orientation; ability to interact effectively with diverse patients ofall ages and backgrounds---Communication;excellent written and verbal communication skills---Attentionto detail and accuracy; ability to enter data into patients charts and medicalrecord system accurately and completely---Proactive;ability to anticipate provider needs in examining and treating patients---Organized;ability to multitask and complete tasks in a fast-paced environment withongoing interruptions---Ability tofollow directions and comply with health center policies and procedures---Collaborationand team work; ability to work cooperatively as part of a medical team---Culturalcompetence; ability interact with individuals from a variety of socio-economic,cultural, and religious backgroundsWho We Are ACCESS is at the forefront of expanding access to affordable, comprehensive healthcare. We understand that we must continually work to evolve our thinking around patient care. As a community health care leader, we know that regardless of all the resources and advancements in medicine today, patient engagement is the most critical element in improving health outcomes. To achieve this outcome, we innovate and develop better practices to improve our care delivery model. To continue successfully down this path, we search for candidates who share our values and goals. We don't discriminate for any reason. We welcome talent who believes in our mission, drives the organization forward and cares about the value they bring to an organization.Other details Pay Type Hourly Required Education High School Apply Now

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