Certified Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Admin Support

Mercyhealth; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Parental and caregiver leave

Tuition and certification reimburse-

Well-being Programs

Employee discounts

On-Demand Pay

Financial education

Annual recognition/awards

Community service opportunities

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient intake, exams, and routine clinic procedures in Rockford, IL. You will greet patients, prepare charts, schedule appointments, and assist with lab work and injections as needed.

Eligible candidates have graduation from an ABHES/CAAHEP-accredited program, and certification such as CMA, RMA, CCMA or NCMA. CPR/BLS within 90 days is required; clinical rotation experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a medical assistant program accredited by ABHES or CAAHEP, or an equivalent nationally/accredited program.
• Certified CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, or similar certification required or within certification pathway.

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 triages as needed or directs caller to appropriate personnel.
• Schedules appointments and enters appointment data into the scheduler.
• Conducts reminder calls to patients and greets/ directs patients, visitors.
• Registers patients, updates charts, and makes changes in the computer system.
• Coordinates referrals through insurance and other physician offices.
• Collects payments and issues receipts.

Education

ABHES/CAAHEP-accredited medical assistant program or equivalent regional/national accreditation

Job description

Mercyhealth is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient intake, exams, and routine clinic procedures in Rockford, IL. You will greet patients, prepare charts, schedule appointments, and assist with lab work and injections as needed.

Eligible candidates have graduation from an ABHES/CAAHEP-accredited program, and certification such as CMA, RMA, CCMA or NCMA. CPR/BLS within 90 days is required; clinical rotation experience preferred.