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Certified Medical Assistant

Posted: March 19, 2024
Salary:US$20.00 - US$22.00 per hour + PTO, 401k, Medical/Vision/Dental Coverage
Location:Round Lake Beach
Job type: Contract
Discipline:Allied
Reference:224183_1710887553
Work Location:On-site

Job description

Medix is a Joint Commission Certified staffing company who helps some of the top Hospitals and Clinics in the Chicagoland area hire for their Medical Assistant openings. This specific Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) in Round Lake Beach Illinois is an urgent request and we are looking to get people interviewing ASAP!

Job Description:
* Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms; prepares for the provider by obtaining initial information and vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration, height, weights, BMI and head circumference as specified by program).

  • Documents chief complaints of patients and notifies the nurse/provider of unusual symptoms or complaints.
  • Assists in telephone follow-up with the patient as directed by the program.
  • Under the direction of the provider and/or nurse, assists with basic patient health education.
  • Inspects exam rooms for cleanliness and equipment condition.
  • Maintains ordered supplies and keeps the area stocked. Checks for medical supplies that are outdated.
  • Performs tasks including chart documentation and telephone follow-up as assigned.
  • Performs peak flow; spirometry; EKG; point of care testing and phlebotomy services as directed.
  • Administer medication within their scope of practice.
  • Participates in the orientation and training of new certified medical assistants.
  • Develops and maintains an awareness of the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) in order to promote and support positive health outcomes to patients.
  • Develops and maintains a working knowledge of individual Emergency Preparedness roles.
  • Demonstrates adherence to National Patient Safety Goals and other accrediting and regulatory standards including but not limited to The Joint Commission and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
  • Participates in quality improvement activities to assess, monitor, and improve program services.
  • Participates in mandatory in-services and drills, attends staff meetings and other trainings, including appropriate age specific educational training offered on regular basis for professional development.
  • Reports all unusual occurrences that may involve the safety and well-being of the patients and coworkers, directly to the supervisor and/or Safety Officer.
  • Assists and encourages patients in identifying self-management goals.
  • Performs duties in a prioritized, organized, and orderly manner to maximize clinic efficiency and productivity.
  • Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of clinic and work area.

    Estimated pay rate:

$20 / hour - $22 / Hour

Qualifications:

Medical Assistant Experience

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) OR Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)



This is a great long term Medical Assistant opportunity with a great Clinic and the people who work there enjoy working there.

If you are looking for a Northern Chicago Suburbs Medical Assistant Position this job may be the perfect fit!