Medical Assistant
18 days ago
Naperville
Job Description Medical Assistant BENEFITS: • Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, • Generous PTO, • Paid Holidays, • 401k Plan with Guaranteed Employer Contribution, • Employee Discounts, • Paid Training Responsibilities RESPONSIBILITIES: • Prepare exam rooms, materials and instruments for the day’s procedures., • Escort patients to examination rooms; confirm purpose of visit, take patient history and record history in EMR according to existing office policy., • Assist physicians with office medical and surgical procedures as required., • Instruct patients regarding pre- and post-operative care as instructed by physician., • Clean examination rooms after each patient encounter., • Send biopsies and lab specimens to appropriate labs for processing., • Perform all tasks assigned in a manner compliant with current government regulations, i.e. OSHA, CLIA, etc., • Maintain appropriate inventory of medical supplies and equipment., • Clean and sterilize medical instruments., • Send prescriptions to pharmacies as instructed by physician, accurately documenting information in the appropriate patient chart., • Convey biopsy results to patients as directed by physician., • Assist in triaging calls as time permits between patients., • Provide backup for telephone coverage or other business office tasks as required., • All other duties as assigned by office manager or physician. Required Skills SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: • Aptitude and/or experience in learning clinical tasks required in a medical office, including but not limited to taking patient history and vital signs, assisting at office surgical procedures, sterile technique, etc., • Proven ability in establishing rapport with patients, staff and supervisors., • Excellent grammar and communication skills., • Proven skill in handling several office tasks simultaneously., • Previous experience in a dermatology setting, medical facility, or hospital highly desired, • Certified Medical Assistant (preferred but not required), • Certified Nursing Assistant (preferred but not required), • Familiarity with medical terms and spelling accuracy, • High School diploma or equivalent