Ambulatory Certified Medical Assistant - Patient-Centered Care

Southern Illinois Healthcare; Herrin (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois Healthcare in Herrin, IL seeks a Medical Assistant to support ambulatory care teams. The role involves rooming patients, documenting in the EMR, assisting with treatment plans, and coordinating care with physicians and other caregivers.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, current BLS (AHA preferred) and Medical Assisting certification (NCCT, AAMA, NHA or NAHP preferred).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current BLS certification; BLS from American Heart Association (AHA) preferred
• Certification for Medical Assisting required – (NCCT, AAMA, NHA or NAHP preferred)

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates critical thinking skills to understand and address patient care needs based on all available facts and information.
• Demonstrate quality communication skills between the care team, outside agencies, patients, and their families through written, verbal, observation, and empathy skills.
• Assist in onboarding and continued education of new nursing staff and the nursing team within department.
• Assist in care navigation for patients and their families through education on treatment plan, options, and resources to meet care needs.
• Demonstrates completed competency for accurate and appropriate documentation in the EMR and patient care following scope of clinical role outlined in policy.
• Rooms the patient and documents required and updated clinical information in the electronic medical record following policy and procedures for process.
• Follows office procedures to monitor expiration dates and storage conditions of medications and supplies.

Skills

Blood pressure

Clinical office experience

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Certification

BLS Certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Southern Illinois Healthcare in Herrin, IL seeks a Medical Assistant to support ambulatory care teams. The role involves rooming patients, documenting in the EMR, assisting with treatment plans, and coordinating care with physicians and other caregivers.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, current BLS (AHA preferred) and Medical Assisting certification (NCCT, AAMA, NHA or NAHP preferred).