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Department: Carle Cancer Institute Normal
Usual Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00-16:30
Regions: Carle Foundation
On Call Requirements: None
Job Category: Patient Care
Work Location: Carle Cancer Institute Normal
Employment Type: Full - Time
Nursing Specialty:
Job Post ID: 45557
Secondary Job Category:
Experience Requirements: Not Indicated
Weekend Requirements: None
Education Requirements: HS Diploma/GED
Shift: Day
Location: Bloomington-Normal, IL
Holiday Requirements: None
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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:
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.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
H.S. Diploma/GED

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Successful completion of medical terminology course


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.
  • Rooming patients: Collecting pertinent information regarding the patient's chief complaint, family history, social history, surgical history, and medication reconciliation upon arrival for a patient visit.
  • Maintain department specific competencies related to point of care testing, equipment handling, and specialty training.
  • Prepare patient and supplies for department specific procedures
  • Maintain par levels and order supplies for exam and procedure rooms.
  • Assist patients and department with procedure setup.
  • Assist with oncology procedures, including preparing slides for cytology.
  • Transport patients as needed to the ED, hospital floor or other area.
  • Make pre-procedure calls to review appointment instructions.
  • Keep exam rooms and procedural areas stocked with the necessary supplies.



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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. 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. Positions are not available for remote work in the state of Colorado.

Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for Medical or Religious exemption will be permitted.

 

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