Medical Assistant (MA)-General Surgery
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Locations: Highland, IL
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted Yesterday
Job Requisition ID: R1028459
HSHS Medical Group is seeking a medical assistant to join our General Surgery for Highland. Ideal candidates are patient-focused, mission-driven caregivers looking for an opportunity to apply clinical knowledge in a primary care ambulatory setting responsible for rooming and assessment of patients, preparing examination rooms, and coordination of care. New grads are encouraged to apply.
Position Specifics:
- Specialty: General Surgery
- Schedule: Full time, 40 hrs/wk, Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:30
- Clinic Location: Highland, IL
- Sign On: $5,000
- Compensation: Aligns with your experience
Education Qualifications
- Completion from an accredited Medical Assistant program is required.
- 1 or more years of Medical Assistant experience may be considered in lieu of completion of program per department discretion.
Experience Qualifications
- One year of clinical experience - Preferred
Certifications, Licenses and Registrations
- Medical Assistant (MA) Certification/Registration required or must be obtained within 90 days of start date from one of the following credentialing organizations:
- 1. Certified MA from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
- 2. Registered MA from American Medical Technologists (AMT)
- 3. National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
- 4. Certified Clinical MA (CCMA) from National Healthcare Association (NHA)
- 5. Registered MA from American Allied Health (AAH)
- 6. Nationally Registered CMA (NRCMA) from National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
- 7. Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) or Medical Assistant Certification (MAC) from American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)
- 8. Podiatric MA Certified (PMAC) from American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)
- 9. Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) from International Joint Commission on Allied Personnel in Ophthalmology (IJCAHPO)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) is required within 60 days of hire.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Benefits:
HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.
- Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
- Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
- Education Assistance benefits include up to $4,000 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
- Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
- Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!
HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Pay Range: $18.00 - $25.20
A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.