Medical Assistant - Pulmonary Medicine - Float

Christie Clinic's department of Pulmonary Medicine is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant at the University clinic in Champaign from Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, with no night or weekend requirements. This position will require the ability to travel to Danville and Bloomington, as needed, to support the department.

Duties include performance of skills through the delivery of patient care using a systematic patient assessment.

Job Qualifications and Expectations

JOB DUTIES: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)

• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments prior to appointment. 
• Clean and restock rooms at the end of the day. 
• Perform chart preparation according to department standards.
• Maintain and update patient medical record upon visit including allergies, medications, etc. and enter into the electronic medical record.
• Appropriate use of flag system per standard work.
• Review and respond to the electronic medical record work list per department standard work.
• Complete lab order entries and appropriately handle patient specimens (including communication to patient per department standard work), as needed.
• Assists providers with procedures/surgery, as needed.
• Assist in patient education relating to medication instructions, procedures, wound care or any other necessary information pertaining to patient care.
• Perform related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous health care experience
• Certified Nurse Assistant Certificate and/or graduation from an accredited program for medical assistants and/or ABORE certification       

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE: 

• CPR Certification

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Demands include sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, stretching and lifting up to 75 pounds.  Hearing within, or correctable to, a normal range, vision correctable to 20/20 and manual dexterity for the operation of office and lab equipment is required.    

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a clinical office and Mohs lab setting with possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, hazardous waste, bodily fluids and other waste common to a health care environment.  Requirements may include working irregular hours.

PAY AND BENEFITS:

The estimated pay range for this position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related criteria. 

We also offer a substantial benefits package, including:

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Holiday, Birthday)

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

• 401k Plan

• Medical Flexible Spending Account

• Health Insurance

• Group Term Life Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Identity Theft Protection

• Vision Insurance
• Long Term Disability

• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance