Medical Assistant/Scheduler - Internal Medicine

General Summary of DutiesChristie Clinic's department of Internal Medicine is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant/Scheduler at the Windsor clinic in Champaign from Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, with no night or weekend requirements.

Duties include checking patients out from the exam room and scheduling appointments/testing after their visit with their provider. The scheduler will also serve as a liaison between patients and medical support staff.
Job Qualifications and ExpectationsJOB DUTIES: (This list may not include all the duties assigned.)

Greet patients and visitors in an efficient, professional, and courteous manner.
Fill out radiology requisition forms.
Act as a liaison between Internal Medicine and other Christie Clinic departments to refer patients to specialized providers.
Schedule/place orders for tests, labs, appointments, etc.
Attend and participate in monthly department meetings.
Maintain Internal Medicine scheduler work list
Appropriate use of flag system per standard work.
Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments prior to appointment. Clean and restock following appointment.
Assist patient to exam room, take vitals, weight and height of patient. Enter information into the electronic medical record.
Maintain and update patient medical record upon visit including allergies, medications, etc. and enter into the electronic medical record.
Assist with procedures during appointment including but not limited to paps
Fax forms, orders to nursing homes, etc. as directed by nurse. Sort faxes and distributes appropriately.
Administer injections as needed, as directed.
POCT including but not limited to urine dips and swabs
Maintain an organized work area. (Filing patient orders, routers, etc.)
Perform related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

None

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE:

Order entry

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Demands include sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, stretching, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Hearing within, or correctable to, normal range, vision correctable to 20/20 and manual dexterity for the operation of office equipment is required.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in the exam room and involves frequent contact with patients and exposure to communicable illnesses. 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