MED ASST/CERT

Works collaboratively with physicians and other caregivers to deliver appropriate treatment and nursing interventions in an ambulatory office setting.Responsibilities Safety • Manages processes effectively in regard to employee/patient safety • Record Keeping • Maintains all required records, reports, statistics, logs, files and other documents as required, including but not limited to payroll, schedules and status changes. Process Improvement • Promotes a culture of process improvement by establishing unit/department based programs that supports the system''s process improvement goals.• Actively participates on system-wide or hospital-based teams. Role Specific Responsibilities • Assists providers within the scope of clinical license in all aspects of patient care, including treatment, tests, procedures, and follow-up care as requested. • Escorts patients between waiting and clinical areas in a professional and courteous manner, including providing direct assistance to patients with wheelchairs or other limitations in physical mobility. • Follows office procedures to provide a thorough patient history and assessment during office visit. • Appropriately and efficiently triages and responds to all patient and provider communication, including phone calls, emails, patient portal messages, and in-person requests. • Documents thoroughly and appropriately in the patient record. • Follows office procedure to monitor expiration dates and storage conditions of medication and supplies. • Reorders and restock office or clinical supplies using good stewardship to avoid shortages or overstocking. • Uses proper sterilization, biohazard, and infection control procedures to prepare and maintain equipment and patient care areas. • Ensures operation of equipment by calling for repairs and evaluating new equipment and technologies. • Collaborates with providers and nurses outside of the immediate office setting to ensure continuity of patient care across all specialties and treatment settings. • Qualifications Education • High School diploma or equivalent Licenses and Certification • BLS required • Medical assistant certification required. NCCT or AAMA preferred. Experience and Skills • Technical Experience: 1 year clinical experience PIQNursing PandoLogic. Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Location: Harrisburg, IL - 62946

Created: 2025-09-06