Certified Medical Assistant – Ambulatory Care

CO03 Southern Illinois Medical Services NFP; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarship programs

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Southern Illinois Healthcare is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician for our Professional Office Building in Carbondale, IL. The role works in collaboration with physicians and caregivers to deliver appropriate treatment in an ambulatory setting.

The position requires a High School diploma, BLS certification (AHA preferred), and Medical Assisting certification in some cases. Typical duties include venipuncture, patient triage, documentation in EMR, and care navigation for patients and families.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates critical thinking skills to understand and address patient care needs.
• Demonstrates quality communication between care team, outside agencies, patients and families.
• Assist in onboarding and continued education of new nursing staff.
• Assist in care navigation for patients and their families through education on treatment plan and resources.
• Documents accurately in the EMR and follows policy for clinical documentation.
• Rooms patients and records required and updated clinical information in EMR.
• Monitors expiration dates and storage conditions of medications and supplies.

Skills

Clinical office experience

Blood pressure measurement

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

BLS certification (AHA preferred)

Medical Assisting certification preferred

Job description

Southern Illinois Healthcare is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician for our Professional Office Building in Carbondale, IL. The role works in collaboration with physicians and caregivers to deliver appropriate treatment in an ambulatory setting.

The position requires a High School diploma, BLS certification (AHA preferred), and Medical Assisting certification in some cases. Typical duties include venipuncture, patient triage, documentation in EMR, and care navigation for patients and families.