Cardiology Clinic Medical Assistant

Mercy Health System; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Mercyhealth Riverside Clinic in Rockford, IL is seeking a full-time Cardiology Clinic Medical Assistant. Responsibilities include rooming patients, assisting with exams and lab work, triaging calls, scheduling, and chart maintenance.

CMA/RMA/CCMA certifications are preferred, with CPR/BLS due within 90 days of hire. Qualified graduates of ABHES/CAAHEP- accredited MA programs or equivalent are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ABHES/CAAHEP accredited medical assistant program or equivalent.
• Current CMA/RMA/CCMA certification candidates preferred; CPR/BLS within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Rooms patients and prepares them for exam.
• Assists in examination, treatment, and clinic procedures.
• Assists with labs, screening tests, and QI projects.
• Answers calls; triages or directs inquiries.
• Schedules and enters appointments in the scheduler.
• Gives reminders and greets visitors.
• Verifies and updates patient records in the system.
• Coordinates referrals and handles payments.
• Maintains patient charts and clinic supplies.

Skills

Rooming patients

Vital signs

Phone triage

Medical terminology

Education

ABHES/CAAHEP accredited MA program

NCCA/NHA/NCCT certification eligibility

Job description

## Cardiology Clinic Medical AssistantApply: Mercyhealth Physician Clinic-Riverside - Rockford, IL: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-02367**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.* 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**Required current CMA certification through the AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants) or RMA certification through the AMT (American Medical Technologists) or CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) through NHA (National Healthcareer Association) or RMA through AAH (American Allied Health) or NCMA Certification through the NCCT that have also completed the education requirements. 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 - $26.51Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:* Medical, Dental, Vision* Life & Disability Insurance* FSA/HSA Options* Generous, accruing paid time off* Paid Parental and caregiver leave* Career advancement and educational opportunities* Tuition and certification reimbursement* Certification Reimbursement* Well-being Programs* Employee Discounts* On-Demand Pay* Financial Education* Annual recognition/awards events* Partner appreciation days* Family entertainment/attractions discount* Community service/improvement opportunitiesClick here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.