Medical Assistant Credentialed/Certified - UICOMP Pediatrics

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Location:??Peoria, IL

Posting Close Date:? December 12, 2023

On-Site Work – Not Remote

Description:

The Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified) is responsible for assisting in the daily activities of the clinic operation, performing a variety of clinical and clerical tasks in an outpatient clinical setting. Primary responsibilities include taking vital signs, putting patients in rooms, reviewing Electronic Health Record (EHR) to ensure completeness of medical record and assisting the provider or nurse with treatments.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs in-direct patient care tasks such as the following: Receives and processes messages from patients and front office staff to providers. Authorizes prescription refills as directed by providers. Submits prescriptions to pharmacies via telephone, fax or e-scribe. Collects and prepares laboratory specimens. Cleans the examining rooms and medical equipment. Orders new supplies and equipment for the clinic; stocks exam rooms. Manages specialty referrals and assists with prior authorizations. Enters and updates patient vaccine records in the I-CARE registry. Schedules surgeries and diagnostic procedures.
• Performs clerical duties such as the following: Keeps patient files, medical records, and laboratory results. Enters data from monitoring systems such as medication refrigerators and other quality or safety data. Assists with Quality Improvement (QI) projects. Assists with the handling and routing of office mail.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent
• Possession of a current/valid medical assistant certification by an approved certifying board as defined by the employing institution

Preferred Qualifications

Pediatric experience preferred.?

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