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Medical Assistant

ChenMed

Dolton, ILJob$17–24.26/hrPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$17–24.26/hr
Location
Dolton, IL
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

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BLS For Healthcare Providers

Job overview

ChenMed is hiring a Medical Assistant. The Care Promoter 1, Float is an unlicensed medical professional cross-trained to perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep medical centers running smoothly. This role supports Physician-lead Care Teams focused on providing excellent and comprehensive primary care for a specific patient population. Duties vary by setting, depending on size, location, and type.

Key focus areas include Measure and record patient vital signs, Record patient interview and medical history, and Catalog and communicate patient needs to clinical personnel.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma, Graduation From Medical Assistant Program, and 1+ Years Medical Assistant Experience. Important skills include Medical Products Knowledge, Medical Terminology Knowledge, Medical Services Knowledge, Medical Standards Knowledge, Medical Policies Knowledge, and Medical Procedures Knowledge. Preferred (not required): Geriatric Patient Experience and EMR System Experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Medical Products KnowledgeMedical Terminology KnowledgeMedical Services KnowledgeMedical Standards KnowledgeMedical Policies KnowledgeMedical Procedures KnowledgeInterpersonal SkillsCustomer Service SkillsCompassionEmpathyOral Communication SkillsWritten Communication SkillsTime Management SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaborationProblem SolvingBasic Phone OperationBasic Computer OperationDetail-OrientedEffective and Organized SystemsCalm Under StressMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft WordPowerPointOutlookExcelEnglish FluencyGeriatric Patient ExperienceEMR System Experience

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentGraduation From Nationally Accredited Program in Medical AssistantGraduation From Nationally Accredited Program in Patient Care Technician Program1 Year Work Experience as Medical Assistant1 Year Work Experience as Patient Care TechnicianBLS for Healthcare ProvidersAbility to Travel to Local CentersFlexible to Work Evenings, Weekends, and/or Holidays

Full job description

We’re unique. You should be, too.

We’re changing lives every day. For both our patients and our team members. Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the charts? Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy?

We’re different than most primary care providers. We’re rapidly expanding and we need great people to join our team.

The Care Promoter 1, Float is an unlicensed medical professional cross-trained to perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the medical centers running smoothly. The duties of Care Promoter1, Float vary from setting to setting, depending on the size, location and type. In addition to administrative duties, Care Promoters perform clinical duties under direct physician supervision in accordance with state medical practice acts. The Care Promoter1, Float supports our Physician-lead Care Teams that are focused on providing excellent and comprehensive primary care for a specific population of patients.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Measures and records patient vital signs; records patient interview and medical history.

  • Catalogs and communicates patient needs to the PCP, Clinician, Specialist and/or other clinical personnel.

  • Prepares patients for examinations and performs routine screening tests; assists physician with exams; explains treatment procedures and physicians' instructions to patient.

  • Observes patients and reports any changes in patient conditions to the PCP, Clinician, Specialist and/or other clinical personnel.

  • Perform non-critical medical and therapeutic procedures based on medical instructions. Collects phlebotomy and other lab specimens; performs basic waived lab tests.

  • Prepares and administers medications; changes dressings, applies bandages, removes sutures and other first aid procedures; uses CPR skills when necessary, all under physician supervision.

  • Maintains supplies, equipment, stocks and sterilizes instruments; practices OSHA safety standards; performs accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.

  • Processes patient phone messages, returning calls and routing them to other team members as appropriate; calls patients to obtain and relay pertinent information for the physician.

  • Upon physician approval and authorization, calls in prescriptions to the pharmacy. Uses communication skills with appropriate medical terminology; and follows appropriate legal and ethical professional conduct; authorized individuals will use the ChenMed Rx system to support physician medication dispensing.

  • Provides health coaching to a defined group of patients to support healthy lifestyle choices. Follows up with coached patients via weekly calls.

  • Performs other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of medical products, terminology, services, standards, policies and procedures

  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with a heart of compassion and empathy towards our patients and families

  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills, time management skills and organizational skills

  • Ability to effectively collaborate and partner with team members, including physicians ,other clinicians, leaders, and staff

  • Mindset focused on resolving problems for patients and achieving team goals

  • Skilled in basic phone and computer operation

  • Must be detail-oriented to ensure accuracy of reports and data

  • Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow

  • Ability to act calmly in busy or stressful situations

  • Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel plus a variety of other word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail and presentation software

  • Ability and willingness to travel to local centers as needed for coverage

  • Spoken and written fluency in English

  • Flexible to work evening, weekends and/or holidays as needed

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA:

  • High school diploma or equivalent education (GED) required

  • Graduation from a nationally accredited Program in one of the following is required:Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician Program, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic

  • A minimum of 1 year of work experience as a Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, EMT or Paramedic required

  • BLS for Healthcare Providers required

  • Experience working with geriatric patients is a plus

  • EMR system experience preferred

PAY RANGE:

$17.0 - $24.26 Hourly

The posted pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for this position. Final compensation will depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, geographic location, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for a bonuses or commissions.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

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We’re ChenMed and we’re transforming healthcare for seniors and changing America’s healthcare for the better. Family-owned and physician-led, our unique approach allows us to improve the health and well-being of the populations we serve. We’re growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more seniors from inadequate health care.

ChenMed is changing lives for the people we serve and the people we hire. With great compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities and so much more, our employees enjoy great work-life balance and opportunities to grow. Join our team who make a difference in people’s lives every single day.

Current employees, if you want to apply to our internal career site, please click HERE (https://careers.chenmed.com/i/us/en/homerevisited)

Current Contingent Worker please see job aid HERE to apply

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