Bilingual Certified Medical Assistant
Loyola University Medical Center in Berwyn, IL current looking to hire a Part-Time Certified Medical Assistant. For more details on the position and how to apply, please see below:
Job Description:
Utilizes a defined skill set consistent with the basic educational program, certification, and relevant work experience to deliver direct care to the patient in the ambulatory setting. Working under the direct supervision/licensure of the physician, the Medical Assistant is an integral member of the health care team and is responsible for coordinating the pre/intra/post aspects of the medical visit. Those include direct care, registration & scheduling, physician-patient communication and other office-related tasks.
Direct Care:
Provides care to the patient and support to the physician
throughout the entire visit, beginning at the time of arrival at the
reception desk, during the visit, and completion of the check out
process. This includes but is not limited to history taking, assisting with
routine tasks and procedures, telephone messaging, scheduling and visit
follow up orders. Works under the supervision of a registered
professional nurse when additional skill, assessment and expertise are
needed, or in the absence of the physician
Registration & Front office:
Utilizes technical skills and knowledge of the
computerized scheduling systems to generate patient demographic info
as well as cilitate appointment scheduling and access to care.
Demonstrates capacity for attention to detail as it relates to insurance,
billing and referral processes.
Scheduling:
Demonstrates initial and ongoing competency with the
enterprise’s computerized scheduling systems for clinic appointments
and ancillary testing. In addition, coordinates external referrals into and
out of the system when requested or ordered by the physician. Routinely
reviews physician schedules to identify opportunities to improve patient
access and/or reduce wait times, maximize staff/physician productivity
and maintain clinic flow
Scribe:
Serves as the “live” recorder of the Physician visit with the patient.
Is proficient in the physician documentation templates and protects
confidentiality of patient’s personal health information (PHI). Follows all
rules of documentation within EPIC.
Minimum Education:
Required: High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education
Preferred: Administrative or technical background acquired through completion of 2 – 3 years
of college
Specify Degree(s): Successful completion of accredited medical assistant program
Minimum Experience:
Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience
Details: Ambulatory experience in primary or specialty setting is preferred.
Required Licensure/Certifications:
Must possess at least one (1) of the following Medical Assistant credentials:
American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
American Medical Technologists (AMT)
National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
National Health career Association (NHA)
CPR by the American Heart Association
Successful completion of Loyola’s phlebotomy training program is required. Must complete Loyola’s math exam with a score of 100% for medication administration Must maintain/demonstrate competency for the ‘home base’ clinical area as well as at least one other specialty clinic as appropriate to the clinic location
To apply, please complete an application using the link below and then follow up with Nadia Saleh at nsaleh@mccollege.edu so we can contact the employer directly regarding your pending application.
