Certified Medical Assistant - Pulmonary Office

CO03 Southern Illinois Medical Services NFP; Herrin (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois Healthcare is seeking a Medical Assistant to collaborate with physicians and the care team in an ambulatory office setting. The role emphasizes patient-centered communication, accurate EMR documentation, and assisting in onboarding nursing staff.

Requires a High School diploma, current BLS (AHA preferred), and Medical Assisting certification (preferred). Compensation ranges for this role reflect experience and responsibilities within an outpatient clinical environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates critical thinking skills to understand and address patient care needs based on all available facts and information.
• Demonstrate quality communication skills between the care team, outside agencies, patients, and their families through written, verbal, observation, and empathy skills.
• Assist in onboarding and continued education of new nursing staff and the nursing team within department.
• Assist in care navigation for patients and their families through education on treatment plan, options, and resources to meet care needs.
• Demonstrates completed competency for accurate and appropriate documentation in the EMR and patient care following scope of clinical role outlined in policy.
• Rooms the patient and documents required and updated clinical information in the electronic medical record following policy and procedures for process.
• Follows office procedures to monitor expiration dates and storage conditions of medications and supplies.

Skills

Manual blood pressure

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for working collaboratively with physicians and other caregivers to deliver appropriate treatment and medical interventions in an ambulatory office setting.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Licenses and Certification

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

Experience and Skills

• Technical Experience: 1 year of clinical office experience preferred. Ability to perform manual blood pressure required.
• Customer Service: 1 year of customer service experience preferred

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Demonstrates critical thinking skills to understand and address patient care needs based on all available facts and information.
• Demonstrate quality communication skills between the care team, outside agencies, patients, and their families through written, verbal, observation, and empathy skills.
• Assist in onboarding and continued education of new nursing staff and the nursing team within department.
• Assist in care navigation for patients and their families through education on treatment plan, options, and resources to meet care needs.
• Demonstrates completed competency for accurate and appropriate documentation in the EMR and patient care following scope of clinical role outlined in policy.
• Rooms the patient and documents required and updated clinical information in the electronic medical record following policy and procedures for process.
• Follows office procedures to monitor expiration dates and storage conditions of medications and supplies.

Compensation

Compensation (Commensurate with experience): $19.4 To $29.1

Company Culture

At Southern Illinois Healthcare, we realize that in order to provide our surrounding communities with excellent care, we must begin by providing our employees with that same care and appreciation. We offer rich opportunities to develop and grow professionally, an environment of excellence in patient care, and the awareness that everything we accomplish is a direct outgrowth of the superb efforts and dedication of our employees.

Working to put the right people, exhibiting the right attitude and behaviors, in the right roles is not just a goal, but a priority of Southern Illinois Healthcare. For the health of you and our patients, SIH and SIH Medical Group campuses are tobacco free.

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