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Carle Foundation Hospital Medical Assistant - Urology in Urbana, Illinois
Medical Assistant - Urology
Department: Urology - CPG
Entity: Champaign-Urbana Service Area
Job Category: Patient Care
Employment Type: Full - Time
Job ID: 42850
Experience Required: None
Education Required: HS Diploma/GED
Shift: Day
Location: Urbana, IL
Usual Schedule: Monday-Friday 8-5
On Call Requirements: NA
Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital
Weekend Requirements: NA
Other Posting Information: Position is also open to Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) candidates. Sign on bonus available for CMAs.
Holiday Requirements: NA
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Position 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 or 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.
Collects and documents vital signs for urology patients
Performs point of care testing, including urine chemstrips for urology patients, documents results and communicates results to the provider
Collects and process patient specimens correctly
Enters patient medical history and medication reconciliation into each patient's medical record
Performs post-void residual and uro-flow measurement and communicate results to provider
Assist with and Act as chaperone as needed during pelvic or other examinations as requested by the patient
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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.