ENT Medical Assistant — Ambulatory Care & Patient Support

Southern Illinois Healthcare; Herrin (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois Healthcare is seeking an ambulatory care assistant to work with physicians and nurses in a fast-paced office setting. The role involves documenting patient information in the EMR, assisting with treatment plans, and ensuring medications and supplies are properly managed.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, current BLS (AHA preferred), and a Medical Assistant certification. One year of clinical office experience is preferred, with strong patient interaction and teamwork

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current BLS certification; AHA preferred.
• Medical Assistant certification required or preferred (NCCT, AAMA, NHA or NAHP).
• 1 year of clinical office experience preferred.
• Ability to perform manual blood pressure.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians and care teams to deliver appropriate treatment.
• Communicate clearly with patients and families and other care teams.
• Assist in onboarding and education of nursing staff within the department.
• Guide in care navigation, explaining treatment plans and resources.
• Document accurately in EMR and maintain patient records per policy.
• Monitor medication expiration dates and storage conditions.
• Rooms patients and records clinical information in EMR according to procedures.

Skills

Clinical office experience

Communication skills

Manual blood pressure

Patient care

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certification (NCCT, AAMA, NHA or NAHP preferred)

BLS certification (AHA preferred)

Job description

Southern Illinois Healthcare is seeking an ambulatory care assistant to work with physicians and nurses in a fast-paced office setting. The role involves documenting patient information in the EMR, assisting with treatment plans, and ensuring medications and supplies are properly managed.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, current BLS (AHA preferred), and a Medical Assistant certification. One year of clinical office experience is preferred, with strong patient interaction and teamwork