Medical Assistant - Float Team
The Carle Foundation
- Champaign, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
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/EquivalentCERTIFICATION & 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.
- Vital signs during rooming process
- Medication reconciliation
- Chaperoning provider
- Point of Care testing & processing lab specimens
- Stocking rooms