Medical Office Assistant

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  • Carle Health
Job Summary
Location
Peoria ,IL
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
20 Nov 2024
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Job Description

Overview
Performs a variety of clinical and clerical activities to expedite the patient flow and business activities of the medical office.
Qualifications

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
  • Work may occasionally require travel to other UPH facilities/hospitals.
  • requireduired to drive your own vehicle for business purposes.


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Required English Skills Basic reading skills

Basic writing skills

Basic oral skills

Communication Skills Ability to respond appropriately to customer/co-worker

Interaction with a wide variety of people

Maintain confidential information

Ability to communicate only the facts to recipients or to decline to reveal information

Ability to project a professional, friendly, helpful demeanor

Computer Skills Intermediate computer knowledge: Ability to troubleshoot minor problems within a Windows OS, operates within a network environment, uses spreadsheet, database, word processing and internet applications proficiently.

Learns new applications without difficulty and is able to aid others in immediate work area with computer questions.

Responsibilities
  • Assists the nurse and providers to assure quality healthcare and a smooth, orderly flow of patients through the office.Prepares the patients for provider by taking appropriate vital signs and screening general medical health.Obtains lab specimens from patients, as needed.Supports providers and nurses in their day to day duties by sharing necessary information to assure the delivery of quality healthcare to patients.Possesses flexibility in the work environment in order to promote a smooth, orderly flow of patients through the office in a timely and efficient manner.Transports patients to vehiclesOrders linens, nutrients, and supplies.Checks for expired supplies and dispose of them properly
  • Assists in the maintenance of a therapeutic environment that promotes effective and cost-efficient patient care and that provides for the safety of patients, staff and visitors.Possesses knowledge about safety policies of the office, as well as the established policies and procedures of the organization. Works independently within the established guidelines of the practice.Responsible for keeping exam rooms and procedure areas cleaned.Actively participates in the decontamination of instruments.Assists in scheduling follow up appointments.
  • Assists the provider and nurse as needed with office procedures and exams.Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients of all ages.Assists the nurse in the procedure area.Participates in learning new procedures, policies, equipment and treatments.Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to do point of care waived testing.Performs lab testing and quality control in compliance with provider's orders and lab procedures/policies.
  • Assures that patient education is provides when appropriate, in a caring and professional manner. Assists the clerical staff in assuring optimal workflow and quality patient care.Assists the nursing staff with patient education involving a wide variety of health related subjects. Participates in continuing education by attending various meetings.Assists the clerical staff by answering the telephone and taking message; scheduling appointment; retrieving charts for the day; scanning and filing any papers or charts that need to be filed.Assists with a full range of front office operations as required.Assists the clerical staff by copying patient education materials. Competent in the use of all office computer systems.

About Us

Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all here at Carle Health. Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,500 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses and is recognized as a Great Place to Work. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital and Carle Health Pekin Hospital hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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