Medical Assistant - Transitional Care

$17.12 - $27.73 / hour

Overview

The Medical Assistant supports the Transitional Care Clinic by assisting with patient care, rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, coordinating follow-up care, managing supplies, and supporting patients during their transition from hospital to primary care to promote recovery and prevent readmissions.
Qualifications

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

Education: H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)

Responsibilities

Performs routine direct patient care duties to assist medical and nursing staff with patient examinations and treatments
Maintains patient care environment, equipment, and supplies to ensure patient privacy and safety
Rooms patients and prepares them for provider examinations
Obtains and records vital signs
Collects and documents patient data in N2Q0D
Stocks and organizes exam rooms and clinical supplies
Conducts patient reminder calls for scheduled appointments
Assists with setup and preparation for minor office procedures
Supports efficient patient flow and clinic operations
Adheres to established safety, infection control, and patient care protocols

About Us

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $17.12per hour - $27.73per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

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