- Salary
- $18 – $26
- Location
- Rockford, IL
- Department
- Healthcare
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
OVERALL SUMMARY:
Responsible for supporting nursing and medical staff in administrating care to patients. Functions cooperatively with physicians and staff exhibiting teamwork characteristics. Reports to the Clinic Lead Nurse (LPN/RN) for daily assignments and follows instructions as directed by the Clinical Administrator.
PAY
$18.50 - $26.00/hour.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate and prioritize tasks, maintaining daily flow of the unit in a complex, rapidly changing environment
- Effectively manages various clerical tasks, such as assisting with order processing, stocking and other duties as assigned
- Accurately obtains vital signs as indicated and documents in computer.
- Observes universal precautions.
- Refers situations beyond ability or function to proper person.
- Participates in QA/Safety Program.
- Assists with maintaining adequate inventory of supplies.
- Assists with housekeeping responsibilities as directed by Clinic Nursing Staff.
- Informs Clinic Nursing staff when leaving for break, lunch or for the day.
- Reinforces education to patients and places patient at ease and offers reassurance as needed.
- Performs other tasks and duties as directed by the Clinical Administrator or physician which are within their legal limitation.
- Seeks educational opportunities and accepts responsibilities for own professional growth and development. Participates with in service opportunities and staff meetings.
- Must maintain patient right to privacy by not discussing privileged information outside the work area or within hearing range of visitors, family or other patients.
- Keeping examining rooms clean, neat and stocked.
- Cleans rooms after each patient and leaves ready for next patient.
- Prepares patient as requested by providers according to type of exam.
- Assists with answering the phone when necessary.
- Knowledgeable of potential exposure to hazardous materials (i.e., patient body fluids and disinfectant chemicals).
BENEFITS INFORMATION:
RGA is pleased to offer a robust benefit offering to all eligible employees , including
- Medical and Dental plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL
- Vision plan through UNUM: EYEMED
- Employer-paid premiums for Short Term and Long Term Disability!
- Employer-paid life insurance with guaranteed issue of $50k! Supplemental coverage also available.
- 8 Paid Holidays per year
- Generous Annual Leave Policy
- And much more!
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Certification in Illinois as a medical assistant
- Effective, oral, written and reading communication skills
- Displays a primary interest in giving good patient care and maintaining standards of courtesy and friendliness to co-workers.
- Maintains Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
- Able to maintain and comply with patient confidentiality and integrity policy on all matters.
- Knowledge of computers helpful and preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
- Must be able to help lift, turn, roll, push, and pull equipment/patients for proper positioning during procedures and transportation from one area to the other as necessary
Working Conditions:
Exposure to blood borne pathogens requiring the use of universal precautions and/or personal protective equipment.
