Medical Assistant - Rheumatology

## General Summary of Duties

Christie Clinic's department of Rheumatology is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant from Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm at the University clinic in Champaign, with no night or weekend requirements.

Duties include performance of skills through the delivery of patient care using a systematic patient assessment. Certified Nurse Assistant Certificate and/or graduation from an accredited program for medical assistants and previous healthcare experience is preferred.

## Job Qualifications and Expectations

**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 following appointment.
• Assist patient to exam room, take vitals, weight and height of patient. Enter information into the electronic medical record.
• Maintain and update patient medical record upon visit including allergies, medications, etc. and enter into the electronic medical record.
• Flag appropriate room for provider to see patient.
• Assist with procedures during appointment.
• Fax forms, orders to nursing homes, etc. as directed by nurse. Sort faxes and distributes appropriately.
• Check refrigerator temperature (for insulins, injectables, immunizations, etc.) to ensure stability.
• Code MSR’s on a daily basis.
• Perform related work as required.

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:**

• High School Diploma or equivalent

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**

• Previous healthcare experience
• Graduation from an accredited program for certified nursing assistants or certified medical assistants

**CERTIFICATE/LICENSE:**

• CPR Certification

**TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:**

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

**TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:**

Work is performed in a clinical 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

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• | · Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Holiday, Birthday) | · Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account |
• | · 401k Plan | · Medical Flexible Spending Account |
• | · Health Insurance | · Group Term Life Insurance |
• | · Dental Insurance | · Identity Theft Protection |
• | · Vision Insurance · Long Term Disability | · Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance |