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Heartland Health Services

Nonprofit community health center in Central Illinois

Certified Medical Assistant - Certified Medical Assistant, Float

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeWisconsin, USA$21.50 - $27.50 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Must be able to work with patients of all ages.
  • Must have reliable transportation.
  • Must perform treatments, procedures, and waived laboratory testing within the scope of competency and training.
  • Must administer medications as ordered by clinicians and according to organizational policy and protocol.
  • Must maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with organizational policies.
  • Must support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures governing clinical services, workplace safety, public health, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

  • Check patients in by taking and documenting vital signs, pain, medications, allergies, visit reasons, and other required flow sheets.
  • Complete appropriate electronic health record templates and assigned electronic health record in-basket tasks.
  • Review patient charts for outstanding laboratory results, X-ray results, and medical visits since the previous appointment.
  • Review patient medications and pend refills.
  • Assist clinicians during examinations and perform treatments, procedures, and waived laboratory testing within competency and training.
  • Administer medications as ordered by clinicians and according to organizational policy and protocol.
  • Stock and clean examination rooms, including cleaning examination tables and other furniture with the appropriate cleansing agent.
  • Perform regular quality-control duties in accordance with regulatory and department policies.
  • Use and maintain equipment and supplies properly, and follow safety, environmental, and infection-control methods.
  • Run electronic health record reports according to protocol.
  • Travel to various clinic locations as needed.
  • Support clinic compliance with applicable rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures governing clinical services, workplace safety, public health, and confidentiality.
  • Participate in continuous quality-improvement efforts to improve patient outcomes.
  • Work with clinical teams and direct and indirect clinical support staff to develop and implement policies and procedures that maximize patient-centered communication and services.
  • Report building and equipment problems through appropriate channels.
  • Perform clerical duties and other department-related tasks assigned by the supervisor.
  • Attend required staff, department, and other meetings.

About the Company

Heartland Health Services

Nonprofit community health center in Central Illinois

Heartland Health Services is a nonprofit community health center caring for patients across Central Illinois, including people who are uninsured or face barriers to treatment. Its neighborhood clinics combine primary care with women's health, pediatrics, behavioral health and addiction recovery services. Patients can also use after-hours care, discounted prescriptions and help connecting with community resources. As a federally qualified health center, it receives federal support and bills insurers, while income-based discounts reduce eligible patients' charges. Founded in 1990, the organization is headquartered in Peoria, Illinois, and opened its first clinic in 1991.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Peoria, IL
Founded
1990

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