Ambulatory Float Medical Assistant

Mercyhealth; Rockford (IL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercyhealth Riverside Clinic - Rockford, IL is seeking a PRN Ambulatory Float Medical Assistant to join the team. The role involves rooming patients, collecting assessments, and assisting with examinations and lab procedures in a busy ambulatory setting.

Required is graduation from an ABHES/CAAHEP-accredited MA program or equivalent, with CPR/BLS certification within 90 days. Prior clinical rotation is preferred; strong teamwork and communication are essential for efficient patient flow.

Qualifications

• Graduate of ABHES/CAAHEP-accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent with regional or national accreditation.
• Certification/licensure: CPR or BLS certification within 90 days.
• Clinical rotation experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Rooms patients and collects assessment data.
• Assists in examination, treatment and clinic procedures.
• Assists with laboratory procedures, screening tests, and QI projects.
• Answers calls and triages or directs to appropriate staff.
• Schedules appointments and updates computerized scheduler.
• Coordinates referrals and processes payments.
• Prepares and maintains patient charts and records.

Education

ABHES/CAAHEP–accredited Medical Assistant program

ACCEPTED post-secondary Medical Assistant program with regional/national accreditation

NCCA/NHA-accredited program (e.g., NCCT)

Job description

## Ambulatory Float Medical AssistantApply: Mercyhealth Physician Clinic-Riverside - Rockford, IL: PRN: Posted Today: 2026-03360**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*** Rooms patients, collects assessment data and prepares patient according to specific need.* Assists in examination, treatment and other clinic procedures.* Assists with laboratory procedures, screening tests and QI projects.* Answers telephone and either responds to inquiry, directs caller to appropriate personnel, or initiates a triage slip for response by medical personnel.* Schedules appointments and enters appointment date and time into computerized scheduler.* Conducts reminder calls to all patients.* Greet and directs patients, salespeople, and visitors.* Registers patients by verifying that patient's record is up to date and accurate.* Makes appropriate changes in computer system and on patient's chart.* Coordinates referrals for patients through insurance and other physician offices.* Collects payment from patients and issues receipt where applicable.* Prepares and maintains patient charts.* Maintains and orders supplies.**EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE**Graduate of a medical assistant program accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), or graduate of a medical assistant program in a post secondary school or college that has institutional accreditation by a regional accrediting commission or by a national accrediting organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education, or a graduate of an educational program accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), such as the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Experience in a program with a clinical rotation preferred.**CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE**Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days. Medication injection training and pharmacology is a required competency to perform medication administration.**OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES** N/A**LEVEL OF SUPERVISION**Some independent judgment is required, but decisions are limited by standard practices or procedures.**SUPERVISES**N/A**PAY RANGE:**$18.28 - $26.51