The primary function of this position is to perform clinical and clerical duties and responsibilities in support of an assigned clinic. Responsibility of the position is to ensure that quality and efficient health care delivery is provided to patients under the direction of a Medical Doctor, Advanced Practice Nurse, Physician Assistant, Registered Nurse, or Licensed Practical Nurse. Under the direction of licensed healthcare professionals, this position enters orders into the health record systems for purposes of creating records for meeting the standards and objectives for Electronic Health Records (EHRs) as consistent with Meaningful Use core guidelines and/or similar regulations.

Sign-On Bonus: Now offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus with a 2-year employment commitment for candidates identified for hire before 6/20/2024!

#IND1

Clinical 100%
1. Function as a receptionist as needed; schedule appointments, answer phones, obtain patient's prior authorization, and register patients.
2. Set up procedure rooms, stock exam rooms, and clean rooms per the SIU HealthCare Clinics' cleaning and disinfection policy.
3. Prepare clinic for patient visit, retrieving lab and other test results as applicable prior to the visit.
4. Room patients and perform vital signs on patients when provider requests; documents vital signs in medical chart as appropriate.
5. Witness a patient's signature (they may not advise regarding risk etc.).
6. Create/enter orders with a licensed Provider or RN approval for diagnostic tests and procedures. All orders (verbal or written) will be entered into the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
7. Notify patients of normal test results only via letter or phone with approval of a licensed Provider or RN, in accordance with HIPAA. Refers patient to a nurse if patient has questions about their test results.
8. Notify patients of normal blood results only via letter or phone, prior to Provider review and in accordance with HIPAA, if the blood results are in the normal range and the normal ranges are printed along with the results. Refers patient to a nurse if patient has questions about their blood results.
9. Assist a licensed Provider with department clinical procedures.
10. Document appropriately in the medical record and on charge tickeUencounter.
11. Give prevention reminders to patients (i.e. due for an eye or foot exam) and order appropriate labs and preventative studies under a licensed Provider's supervision via direct approval or written department protocol.
12. Create and sign patient communication letters under the direction of the licensed Provider with the exception of medication authorization letters and forms.
13. Under a licensed Provider's supervision via direct approval or written department protocol, educate patients about a diagnosis or treatment using department approved education and reading it verbatim. Refers patient to a nurse if patient has questions about the education received.
14. According to an order or protocol, after a departmental competency check-off, perform in-clinic procedures including, but not limited to:
a) EKG
b) Spirometry
c) Pulse oximetry, peak flow, nebulizer treatment
d) Simple dressing changes
e) Remove sutures or staples after site has been inspected by a licensed Provider or RN
f) Ear wash
g) Perform urinary catheterizations on adult patients only. Adult is defined as anyone age 18 and over.
h) Collect and prepare lab specimens; urine and sputum specimens, and phlebotomy
i) Perform waived lab testing such as rapid strep, throat culture, urine dipstick, pregnancy test, hemoccult, and Accucheck; may NOT interpret results that are not immediately provided by the test (i.e. pregnancy)
j) Perform TB skin testing, may NOT interpret results
k) Measure the circumference of an infant's head
I) Give single dose injections listed in the protocols and approved by the department medical director. The authorization to do so is granted by a licensed Provider, either verbally, written and/or by the written protocol. Exception: may pop the rubber stopper in prepackaged units such as: Solu Medrol and Lupron Depot, mix and inject.
m) May begin the medication review/reconciliation process by verifying the medication list with the patient noting any discrepancies. If there are no discrepancies, may commit and reconcile the list. If there are discrepancies, update the list, commit but may NOT reconcile. (A licensed professional must reconcile any medication discrepancies.)
n) Refill medications under a licensed Provider's supervision via direct approval or written department protocol.
o) May enter and transmit new medications and change medication dosage under a licensed Provider's supervision via direct approval or written department protocol. Department must have a written protocol defining what meds and the conditions in which the incumbent may enter and transmit new medications and change medications.
p) Perform standard hearing and vision testing on adults
15. Other duties as assigned.

1) High School graduate or equivalent; AND

2) Possession of a current/valid medical assistant certification (CMA, American Association of Medical Assistants; NCMA, National Center for Competency Testing; CCMA, National Healthcareer Associate; or RMA, American Medical Technologists)

Condition of Employment: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, an out-of-state resident who is hired into this position must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of their start date.

If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community.

The SIU School of Medicine Annual Security Report is available online at . This report contains policy statements and crime statistics for Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, IL. This report is published in compliance with Federal Law titled the
"Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act."

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.

Pre-employment background screenings required.