Salary $16-$20 hour

401K

Full time- PTO, Holiday Pay, Medical and Dental Insurance

WORK LOCATION(S): Kenosha, Oak Creek, Mount Prospect

JOB SUMMARY:

Medical Assistants are responsible for performing one or more of the following clinical and non-clinical functions. This position provides support for patient care activities in the preparation, assembly and organization of the environment, equipment, and supplies necessary for patient encounters and surgical cases.

DUTIES:

• Prepare exam rooms before patient visits which includes stocking, cleaning, mopping, and setting up instruments and equipment. Maintain atomizer spray bottles. Build nosebleed kits to keep stocked for patients.
• Welcome patients by greeting them in person or on the telephone. This will include assisting with Covid screenings and temperatures at the front.
• Room patients and obtain vital signs which include height, weight, blood pressure, O2 saturation via pulse oximetry, pulse, respiratory rate, and possibly neck size using tape measure.
• Secure patient information and maintain patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records, keeping patient information confidential.
• Verify patient information including inputting patient history form into the electronic health record which includes medications, allergies, medical history, surgical history, hospitalization history, family history and social history (alcohol/smoking).
• Documents care provided in EHR
• Obtain STOP Bang and Epworth questionnaires for select patients.
• Ensure all consents are signed and forms are completed for the providers prior to any procedures done at the time of their patient visit (CT, allergy test).
• Perform allergy tests, pregnancy tests, strep tests, and assist in CT scans as directed and under the supervision of the provider.
• Clean and thoroughly disinfect room after each patient visit and re-prep room for next patient.
• E-Prescribe medications after patient visits as directed and under the supervision of the provider. Relay interactions directly to provider for further instruction.
• Set up and review instructions for home sleep studies with patients. Download and save report into patient chart once returned for their follow up visit.
• Perform end of day duties which include cleaning and disinfecting each room, taking out trash, proper management of biohazard waste, rinsing/cleaning of suction canisters, gathering instruments for cleaning/autoclaving, and shutting down each room including turning off equipment and lights.
• Clean and autoclave instruments at the end of each day. Wrap the necessary instruments in sterilizer pouches prior to autoclaving.
• Assist in the unpacking of medical supply orders.
• Perform weekly sterilizer testing according to OSHA standards to ensure autoclaves are functioning correctly and effectively.
• Maintain allergy testing wells and refill as needed.
• Copy patient CT scans to CD or USB for surgery as assigned.
• Complete and assist in performing inventory checks. Submit inventory to Clinical Director for review.
• Make allergy drops for patients according to providers documented formula. Refer to ECW action and call patients for pickup or mail drops.
• Perform monthly QC tests on CT machines and save report to files.
• Perform audio screenings using SHOEBOX device and tympanograms using tympanometer under the direction and supervision of the provider.
• Perform ear washes using EARIGATOR under the direction and supervision of the provider.
• Set up surgery rooms for the office-based procedures scheduled for the day.
• Assist in office based debridements and procedures done under nitrous and general/LMA anesthesia and complete/maintain surgery prep on a weekly basis.
• Complete quick yet thorough turnover of surgery rooms which includes cleaning, disinfecting, and setting up room for next procedure.
• Maintain a neat, orderly, and cleanly clinic including exam rooms, surgery rooms, and bathrooms.
• Assist in training of new staff
• Recognizes and utilizes safety precautions and procedures in adherence to established standards of infection control
• Assists in maintenance of medical equipment including PM, cleaning, troubleshooting with technicians
• Participates in Quality Assurance activities
• Assumes responsibility for attending staff meetings and in-house in-services
• Performs other duties as directed by management team