Certified Medical Assistant: Ambulatory Care & Support

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

Job summary

Southern Illinois Healthcare is seeking a Medical Assistant for an ambulatory office setting in Carbondale, IL. The role involves collaborating with physicians to deliver appropriate treatment and medical interventions.

Responsibilities include onboarding nursing staff, assisting in care navigation, and precise EMR documentation, while maintaining patient comfort and safety. Requires high school diploma and BLS/medical assisting certification.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification; AHA preferred.
• Certification for Medical Assisting required (NCCT/AAMA/NHA/NAHP preferred).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates critical thinking to address patient care needs.
• Communicates effectively with care team, patients, and families.
• Assists in onboarding and education of nursing staff.
• Assists in care navigation and education on treatment plans and resources.
• Documents accurately in the EMR following policies.
• Rooms patient and records updated clinical info in EMR.
• Monitors expiration dates and storage of medications and supplies.

Education

High School diploma

BLS certification

Medical Assisting certification

Tools

Manual BP measurement

Job description

Southern Illinois Healthcare is seeking a Medical Assistant for an ambulatory office setting in Carbondale, IL. The role involves collaborating with physicians to deliver appropriate treatment and medical interventions.

Responsibilities include onboarding nursing staff, assisting in care navigation, and precise EMR documentation, while maintaining patient comfort and safety. Requires high school diploma and BLS/medical assisting certification.