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
Clinical 100%
Pursuant to the specific verbal or written direction, and under the direct supervision of a licensed provider or registered nurse, this position may:
1. Order supplies\laundry and manage inventories
2. Stock and rotates supplies
3. Clean rooms and furniture per the SIU Healthcare Clinic's cleaning and disinfection policy
Revised: 06/16/23
4. Clean\ Disinfect\Sterilize equipment according to Departmental guidelines and Siu Policies and Procedures
5. Room patients
6. After a departmental competency check-off may take vital signs including height, weight, blood pressure, pulse ox, temperature, and head circumference measurements; enter into electronic health record
7. Prepare clinic for patient visit, retrieving lab and other test results as applicable prior to the visit
8. Set up procedure rooms
9. Assist a licensed Provider with department clinical procedures
10. After a departmental competency check-off according to an order or protocol, perform in-clinic tests and procedures including but not limited to:
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.
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