Medical Assistant - OB/GYN - Float

Christie Clinic's department of OB/GYN is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant between the hours of Monday-Friday 7:00am-5:30pm at the University Clinic. This position may include travel, with mileage reimbursement, to various locations to support the OB/GYN department including Danville, Monticello, Rantoul, Tuscola, and Mahomet.

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 health care experience is highly preferred.

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 exam rooms per standard work. 

• Assist patient to exam room, take vitals, weight and height of patient. Enter information into the EMR.

• Maintain and update patient medical record upon visit including allergies, medications, gyne, social history as needed, etc. and enter into the EMR.

• Appropriate use of flag system per standard work.

• Perform chart preparation according to department and provider standards.

• Assist provider with minor procedures.

• Complete lab order entries and appropriately handle patient specimens.

• Perform, document and bill in-house testing, i.e. urine pregnancy test/ chem 10 following achieved competency training

• Maintain obstetrics records and documentation of labs.

• Schedule follow up appointments as needed

• Maintain Active Pregnancies Report according to the department standard work

• Obtain fetal heart tones as directed by the provider

• Initiate NST as directed by the provider

• Maintain relevant office supplies for department effectiveness.

• Forward appropriate items to HIS for scanning.

• Attend and participate in department huddles.

• Perform related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous health care experience

• Certified Nurse Assistant Certificate and/or graduation from an accredited program for medical assistants       

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE: 

• CPR Certification

• Immunization Certification must actively be pursued within 120 days of employment with attainment within 180 days of employment

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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