Medical Assistant -PRN or As Needed

Overview:

UnityPoint Clinic

Family Medicine- Sterling Ave.

Peoria, IL

PRN or As Needed

Performs a variety of clinical and clerical activities to expedite the patient flow and business activities of the medical office. Must have previous experience taking vitals or providing direct patient care to qualify for this position

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. https://dayinthelife.unitypoint

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

·         Assist provider and other clinical staff with obtaining basic vital information preparing patient for examination, treatment and minor surgical procedures.

·         Demonstrates competence in the clinical skills necessary to carry out assigned job duties.

·         May be required to draw and collect blood and other samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.

·         Administer ordered medical and/or vaccines.  

·         Schedule referrals for patients with specialist or outpatient as requested by the provider. Complete appropriate forms or requisitions needed for referrals or lab testing, including appropriate CPT/ICD-9 coding.

·         Responsible for tracking system for follow-up appointments related to office visits, laboratory tests and procedures to regularly follow patients monitoring disease status.

·         Provide appropriate and timely documentation in the patient’s electronic health record using standardized workflows and processes. 

·         Practices and reflects knowledge of IPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare. Provide information to appropriate regulatory agencies, (i.e. health department). 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Requirements

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education:

·         High school diploma required if work is performed in a complex CLIA lab.

Experience:

·         Computer data entry experience.

·         Previous clinical experience in a medical office preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s):

Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

·         Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.

·         Multicultural sensitivity.

·         Microsoft Office – basic computer skills.

·         Customer/patient focused.

·         Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.

·         Strong interpersonal skills.

·         Strong verbal and written communication skills.

·         Ability to work as a team member.

·         Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures.

Other:

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.