Medical Assistant - Family MedicineDepartment: Family Medicine - Curtis RdEntity: Champaign-Urbana Service AreaJob Category: Patient CareEmployment Type: Full - TimeJob ID: 45454Experience Required: NoneEducation Required: HS Diploma/GEDShift: DayLocation: Champaign, ILUsual Schedule: Monday-Friday 8-5On Call Requirements: N/AWork Location: Carle Champaign on CurtisWeekend Requirements: N/AOther Posting Information: Also open to Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) candidatesHoliday Requirements: N/AEmail a Friend Save Save Apply NowPosition 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.Qualifications: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. 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.Sterilization of procedural supplies.Obtain vital signs on patients age 0-150 to include weight, height, blood pressure, pulse ox, pulse.Assist with simple procedures - skin lesion removal.Complete medication reconciliation in office of all medication and over the counter medications that the patient may be takingAssist with paperwork completion of diabetic supply forms.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. 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: 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.