Medical Assistant - Orthopedics Sports Medicine

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Medical Assistant

• Orthopedics Sports Medicine

Department: Orthopedics

• Sports Med_10_48

Usual Schedule: 8a-5p

Regions: Carle Foundation

On Call Requirements: N/A

Job Category: Patient Care

Work Location: Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Employment Type: Full

• Time

Nursing Specialty:

Job Post ID: 41106

Secondary Job Category:

Experience Requirements: None

Weekend Requirements: N/A

Education Requirements: HS Diploma/GED

Shift: Day

Location: Champaign, IL

Holiday Requirements: N/A

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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Medical Assistant I maintains department patient care supplies, ensures timely flow of patients, and assists physicians and nurses to provide optimal care to patients and families.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma/Equivalent

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

Basic Life Support (BLS). Successful completion of medical terminology course within six (6) months of start date in position.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

None Specified

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Capacity to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures. Demonstrates compassion and caring in dealing with others.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform a variety of routine direct patient care duties to assist medical and nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients.

• Maintains patient care environment and supplies to ensure patient privacy and safety.

• Rooming Patients (Taking vitals, going through medication/allergies)

• Assisting providers with minor procedures

• Stocking/closing down rooms

• Removing splints/casts, dressing applications, staple and suture removals

• Prepping unsterile instruments to be sent out to SPD

• DME fittings

• Collects and processes specimens accurately

• MRI screening

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Positions are not available for remote work in the state of Colorado.

Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for Medical or Religious exemption will be permitted.

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