Certified Medical Assistant — Clinical & Admin Pro

Mercy Health Corporation; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Generous paid time off

Paid Parental and caregiver leave

Tuition and certification reimburse-

Certification Reimbursement

Well-being Programs

Employee Discounts

On-Demand Pay

Financial Education

Annual recognition/awards events

Partner appreciation days

Family entertainment/attractions list

Job summary

Mercyhealth in Illinois seeks a Medical Assistant to room patients, collect data, assist in examinations and laboratory procedures. You will manage scheduling, triage calls, registrations, and referrals, while supporting billing and chart accuracy.

CPR/BLS certification within 90 days is required, with ABHES/CAAHEP-accredited MA training and certification options available through NCCA/NHA/AMT/NCCT pathways.

Qualifications

• Graduate of ABHES or CAAHEP accredited medical assistant program.
• Certification options include CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA), NCMA (NCCT) with education requirements.
• Approved CPR or BLS certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Rooms patients, collects assessment data and prepares patient.
• Assists in examination, treatment and other clinic procedures.
• Assists with laboratory procedures, screening tests and QI projects.
• Answers telephone and triages inquiries or directs callers to appropriate personnel.
• Schedules appointments and enters appointment data into scheduler.
• Conducts reminder calls to patients.
• Registers patients and maintains up-to-date records.
• Coordinates referrals through insurance and other offices.
• Collects payment and issues receipts.

Skills

Computerized scheduling

Patient interaction

Education

ABHES/CAAHEP accredited MA program

Post-secondary MA program accreditation

Tools

Computer systems in clinical setting

Job description

Mercyhealth in Illinois seeks a Medical Assistant to room patients, collect data, assist in examinations and laboratory procedures. You will manage scheduling, triage calls, registrations, and referrals, while supporting billing and chart accuracy.

CPR/BLS certification within 90 days is required, with ABHES/CAAHEP-accredited MA training and certification options available through NCCA/NHA/AMT/NCCT pathways.