Medical Assistant IR/PAE
Company: Solaris Health (UroPartners and Urologic Specialis
Location: Mount Prospect
Posted on: October 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Description: Work Location: 1660 Feehanville Drive (Suite 200)
Mount Prospect IL, 60056GENERAL SUMMARYThe Interventional Radiology
(IR) Medical Assistant is responsible for the pre-op and post-op
care of all IR patients. The IR Medical Assistant performs work as
required and functions as an effective member of the IR team.Full
Time; M-FNo weekends or observed holidays at this time!We offer
competitive pay as well as PTO, Holiday pay, and comprehensive
benefits package!Benefits: - Health insurance - Dental insurance -
Vision insurance - Life Insurance - Pet Insurance - Health savings
account - Paid sick time - Paid time off - Paid holidays - Profit
sharing - Retirement planESSENTIAL JOB
FUNCTION/COMPETENCIESResponsibilities include but are not limited
to:Make Pre-op call to the patient one week prior to the procedure
explaining pre-operative instructions.Send post-op prescriptions to
the patient's pharmacy before the day of the procedure. These can
be sent electronically, by fax or phoned in.Call patient on the day
of consult for review of medical history and current
medications.Reconciliation of patient medications.Coordinate with
Pathology for biopsy pickup along with completing any information
that may need to be sent along with the specimen.Patient Pre-Op
including start of IVs and screening questionnaires.Monitors
patient vitals both pre-op and post-op and notifies nurse or
physician of any vital changes.Post-Op procedures including proper
documentation, patient/family transport communicationChanges
dressings, applies bandages, removes sutures and performs other
first aid procedures.Uses CPR skills when necessary.Review
discharge instructions with patient.Ensures proper hand off of
responsibilities once their task is completed.Scan inventory used
for patients outside of the procedure room in the inventory
management systemRemove used linens and restock linens.Unpack and
restock inventory.Assist in procedure room turnover.Monitors
hazardous material box.Regularly adheres and supports compliance
and accreditation efforts as assigned including, but not limited to
OSHA, HIPAA & CMS guidelines for Parts C & D on General Compliance
and Fraud, Waste & Abuse.If needed, assists front desk with patient
chart prep, scheduling and phone calls.Performs other position
related duties as assigned.Requirements:CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURES
OR REGISTRY REQUIREMENTSMedical Assistant Certification or
Registration required.BLS certification required.KNOWLEDGE - SKILLS
- ABILITIESAbility to perform well in stressful
situations.Knowledge in healthcare systems operations such as EMR,
Practice Management.Ability to work independently and manage
multiple deadlines.Project Management.Vendor relations (for those
MA's that are required to order office and clinical
supplies).Knowledge of database management.Strong problem-solving
skills.Skill in using computer programs and applications including
Microsoft Office.Excellent verbal and written communication
skills.Delivers exceptional patient service throughout all
interactions.Excellent organizational skills and attention to
detail.Complies with HIPAA regulations for patient
confidentiality.EDUCATION REQUIREMENTSGraduation from a Medical
Assistant Program required. Medical Assistant Certification
required.EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS6 months experience working within
a physician's office desired. Interventional Radiology and/or
Urology experience desired.
Keywords: Solaris Health (UroPartners and Urologic Specialis, Des Plaines , Medical Assistant IR/PAE, Healthcare , Mount Prospect, Illinois
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