ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Performing administrative office procedures; coordinating appointments and procedures for patients, gathering and managing necessary documents (i.e. medical records, test results, ect)Triage patients and respond to phone calls, and messagesPerforming clinical activities and procedures including; obtaining patient history and vital signs; including weight/height, and triaging patients upon arrival including Meaningful Use requirementsPreparing and maintaining examination and procedure roomsAssisting with examinations, procedures and treatments (i.e. applying casts, DME's, removing sutures, and other related dutiesPerform injectable set upPerform pre-authorizations for surgeries, and injectable Submit referral for Advocate HMO patients if necessaryRecognizing and responding to emergenciesCoordinating patient care information in patient recordsEnsuring availability expiration dates of supplies Knowledge of proper operation of equipment in the examination and procedure roomsAssisting and maintaining a clean and safe work environmentMaintain OSHA and HIPAA compliance at all timesCompleting other comparable duties and assignments as directed by the clinic Physician, Physician Assistant and/or Clinical Operations ManagerEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:High School Diploma or equivalent. Day in the Life The Medical Assistant (MA) provides outstanding support to physicians and healthcare providers while providing exceptional care to patients and customers within the clinical scope of a MA.