Medical Assistant and Scribe- Chicago, IL

Hourly Pay Range:

• Position: Medical Assistant and Scribe
• Location: The Ashland Clinic, Chicago, IL
• Full Time
• Hours: Monday - Friday: Between 7:00 am -5:00 pm

What you will need:

• Graduated from an accredited program for Medical Assistants.
• Experience/Skills
  • Experience: 1-2 years in a physician's office or an ambulatory care setting experience.
  • Bi-lingual Preferred
  • Comprehension of Medical Terminology
  • Ability to type 70 words per minute accurately in grammatically-correct English.
  • Strong organization and interpersonal skills with the ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively.
  • Ability to effectively use basic office software (Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.)
  • Ability to calmly and effectively able to handle busy or stressful situations.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in the English language in person, by phone and in writing.
  • Requires adherence to all policies and procedures, including but not limited to standards for safety, attendance, punctuality and personal appearance.
  • Knowledge of CPT & ICD-10 coding procedures.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

• Certification or registration as a Medical Assistant with a nationally recognized accrediting body preferred.
• Current CPR certification with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.

Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Discounted Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

JOB SUMMARY

A Medical Scribe performs all clerical and information technology functions for a physician. The duties of a Medical Scribe are to document the patient history, physical examination, social history, family history, past medical history, impressions made by the physician, and any additional information pertinent to the patient's visit. The position does not have direct involvement with patient care and works under the supervision and direction of a physician. The purpose of a Medical Scribe is to increase the efficiency and the productivity of the physician they are working with.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions

Demonstrates a commitment to the mission of Swedish Hospital/Medical Group and demonstrates a service orientation and adheres to all policies, responsibilities and standards of the organization.

Access to Protected Health Information "Computer System access is assigned based on manager's access level request and on the minimum necessary described in this job description.

• Accompany the physician into the exam room and accurately transcribe the patient's history and physical exam.
• Transcribe all pertinent diagnoses, symptoms, and any follow-up instructions.
• Document performed procedures and treatment.
• Prepare and print or publish to the patient portal patient education material.
• Create referrals and letters as directed by the physician.
• Perform other duties, including administrative duties, as needed or assigned.

Policy and Procedures:

• Observes department policies and procedure, environment and infection control standards.
• Interprets hospital policies, regulations, standard to other staff, patients and visitors to ensure compliance.
• Attends required all required in-services on system improvement, Safety, Infection control, etc.
• Observes OSHA regulations including principles of standard precautions.
• Cleans the exam/treatment rooms after each patient and/or procedure including equipment used in accordance with infection control guidelines.

PATIENT CARE/AGE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

• This position will need to recognize growth and development characteristic, needs and behaviors of early and middle adult patients who have sustained work related injury/illness and to understand the effect of disability and lost time at work on injured workers. The ability to identify a variety of issues which sometimes interfere with the recovery process. The incumbent must possess the ability to deal effectively all age groups from infants to senior citizens.

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONFLICTS

• Frequent contact with patients, visitors, employers, physician, nurses and insurance companies.

ENVIRONMENT

• Primary body position: Sitting = 50%, Standing/Walking = 50%
• Lifting requirements up to 50 lbs occasionally or frequently
• Potential exposure to airborne diseases: 100% of the time
• Potential risk of blood borne exposure: 100% of the time
• Some travel outside the hospital is involved using own transportation: 0%
• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting of patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination 100% of the time.

ACCESS TO PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION

Computer system access is assigned based on manager access level request and on the minimum necessary as described in this job described in this job description. Approval for level of access is given by the system administrator or manager of the department that has ownership of system/module.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification and the specific functions of the individual occupying the position of.

EOE: Race/Color/Religion/Sex/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability