Medical Assistant

$39,520 - $39,520/Yr

ABACUS DERMATOLOGY MANAGE - Orland Park, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Orland Park, IL

About the position

The Medical Assistant will play a crucial role in ensuring that patients have a positive and professional experience during their visits. This position involves working closely with healthcare providers to perform both administrative and clinical tasks, contributing to the smooth operation of the medical facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine clinical tasks to support medical staff
• Handle all duties in a timely manner
• Manage supply ordering and inventory
• Obtain and update complete patient history and chief complaint
• Greet incoming patients and escort them to exam rooms
• Check for any outstanding biopsies, bloodwork, etc.
• Assist providers with medical and cosmetic procedures
• Provide and reinforce patient education following procedures and office visits
• Set up for select procedures including biopsies and surgical procedures
• Perform dressing changes and suture removal after demonstrating competency and approval by provider
• Take patient measurements utilizing landmarks
• Complete pathology requisition forms with complete and updated patient information
• Maintain a daily log of biopsies and cultures performed by each provider
• Maintain an accurate account of specimens and record on cover sheets of lab bags
• Clean and sterilize instruments
• Maintain medical supply inventory
• Clean, organize, and supply patient rooms
• Dispose of garbage and medical waste material
• Check rooms at the end of the day to ensure they are stocked for the next day
• Review and follow posted OSHA instructions/requirements including hazardous waste, needle stick injuries, emergency evacuations, etc.

Requirements

• Previous experience in healthcare administration or related fields required
• Customer service experience preferred
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred (documentation required)
• Ability to work well with providers to anticipate and support their needs
• Familiarity with medical billing procedures
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational skills

Nice-to-haves

• Dermatology experience is preferred, but not required
• Training for medical and surgical procedures will be provided upon hiring

Benefits

• Generous compensation and 18 days of paid PTO
• Comprehensive medical plan offerings with S&A contributing 80% towards premiums
• Employer monthly contribution to HSA (for those selecting that plan option)
• Extensive ancillary benefits: dental, vision, voluntary life insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, EAP, legal assistance, and more
• Company-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability
• Company 401k match