Medical Assistant - Occupational Medicine

$17.12 - $27.73 / hour

Overview

The Occupational Medicine Medical Assistant maintains department patient care supplies, ensures timely flow of patients, and assists physicians and nurses to provide optimal care to patients and families.

Qualifications

Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
DOT Certified Specimen Collector within 6 months - Department of Transportation (DOT)
Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT) within 6 months - Department of Transportation (DOT)

Education

High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Work Experience

Previous healthcare or clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform routine direct patient care duties to assist medical and nursing staff with patient examinations and treatments.
Maintain patient care environments and supplies to ensure patient privacy and safety.
Accurately measure and record height, weight, temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure.
Complete medication reconciliation and update patient records.
Assist providers with procedures and treatments within scope of practice.
Perform audiometry, spirometry, respiratory mask fit testing, EKGs, and phlebotomy.
Perform ear irrigations and dressing changes.
Conduct drug and alcohol testing in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
Ensure complete and accurate documentation of patient care.
Provide support to nursing staff as needed.
Order, receive, store, and maintain clinical supplies.
Clean and stock exam and procedure rooms.
Maintain established par levels of supplies.
Monitor and maintain expiration logs for supplies and medications.

About Us

Find it here.

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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