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Medical Assistant (Credentialed/Certified) - Jacksonville (4678)
Southern Illinois University - School of Medicine
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Posted: 24-Mar-26
Location: Jacksonville, IL
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Internal Number: 5268969
2. Stock and rotates supplies
3. Clean rooms and furniture per the SIU Healthcare Clinic's cleaning and disinfection policy
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:
a) Perform testing on adults including standard vision and hearing; enter results into electronic health record
b) Perform waived lab testing such as urine, bilirubin, pregnancy test, hemoccult, rapid strep, throat culture, and accucheck; enter the results into the electronic health record; may NOT interpret results that are not immediately provided by the test (i.e. pregnancy)
c) Collect and prepare lab specimens; urine and sputum specimens
d) EKG
e) Spirometry
g) Simple dressing changes
h) Remove sutures or staples after site has been inspected by a licensed professional
i) Ear wash
j) 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) 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: Solumedrol and Lupron Depot, mix and inject.
o) Refill medications under a licensed Provider's supervision via direct approval or written department protocol.
p) 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.
12. Functions as a receptionist as needed; schedule appointments, answer phones, obtain patient's prior authorization, and register patients
13. Notify patients of normal blood results only- via standardized letter or phone at the direction of a licensed Provider or RN, 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 the patient has questions about their test results.
14. 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.
15. Complete standardized templates of patient communication letters and sign under the direction of a licensed professional; this does not include medication authorization letters and forms.
16. 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.
17. Witness a patient's signature
18. 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.
19. Document appropriately in the electronic health record and on charge ticket\encounter.
20. Other duties as assigned
Credentials to be Verified by Placement Officer
- High school graduation or equivalent
- Possession of a current/valid medical assistant certification by an approved certifying board as defined by the employing institution
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA's)
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
- Knowledge of basic first aid principles, methods, and techniques.
- Knowledge of aseptic and sterilization techniques.
- Knowledge of inventory procedures.
- Knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
- Skill in the operation of sterilizing equipment and maintaining appropriate documentation records.
- Ability to make decisions based on urgency of the situation and in accordance with work procedures and hospital/clinic policies.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Willingness to, and skill in, dealing effectively with patients, hospital staff, and other persons from inside or outside hospital/clinic.
- Ability to provide quality patient care and customer service.
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.
About Southern Illinois University - School of Medicine
SIU School of Medicine was established in 1970 with a mission to educate physicians for central and southern Illinois. We are a medical school with four areas of excellence: medical education, patient care, research and community service. SIU School of Medicine provides education to undergraduate medical students, medical and surgical residents, fellows, and physician assistant students. Our clinical practice, SIU Medicine, includes a team of more than 250 health care professionals including university physicians and faculty members who are collectively dedicated to providing excellent medical care, advancement of care through research, and training the next generation of physicians. As the premier provider of health care services, SIU Medicine offers both primary care and specialized treatment services including preventative and diagnostic. SIU works in partnership with hospitals and clinics throughout central and southern Illinois to meet the health care needs of our communities.
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