Float Registered Medical Assistant

BJC HealthCare (New); Alton (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

BJC HealthCare is seeking a Medical Assistant in Alton, Illinois, to provide essential medical support under the direction of healthcare providers. The role involves obtaining patient history and vital signs, performing clinical skills like phlebotomy and EKGs, and ensuring exam rooms are prepared for visits. Education requirements are a high school diploma or GED, while experience is not mandatory. Benefits include comprehensive insurance, paid time off, and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• Must have a Certification/Registration in the area of expertise.
• Experience is not required for this position.
• CPR certification preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare exam rooms for patient visits.
• Obtain and record vital signs and patient history.
• Perform necessary clinical skills such as injections and EKGs.
• Communicate lab results to patients accurately.

Skills

Vital signs measurement

Phlebotomy

Electrocardiography (EKGs)

Point-of-Care Testing

Patient history taking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

• 40 hours per week
• Dayshift Monday-Friday
• 8:00am-4:30pm, but could vary depending on provider
• Covering Sullivan, Cuba, Bourbon, Steelville
• No weekends or holidays!
• Registered or Nationally Certified Medical Assistants also qualify for a $2500 sign on bonus!

Overview

Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital is a designated critical access hospital committed to providing quality health care service to residents in Crawford, Franklin and Washington counties.

The hospital has enhanced and expanded the health care services available to the greater Sullivan community with its state-of-the-art emergency department, modern childbirth center, critical care unit, multiroom surgical suite, expanded cardiac rehab services, and a cancer center. A 22,500 square-foot medical office building provides offices for primary care physicians as well as space for a variety of visiting medical and surgical specialists from the St. Louis area.

Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital operates four rural health clinics providing quality health care to surrounding communities. In addition, the hospital operates a comprehensive Therapy and Rehabilitation department and an award‑winning Wound Care Center with two hyperbaric chambers.

The Sullivan medical clinic is a well-established, multi-discipline physician group providing family, internal and OB care.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The Medical Assistant (MA) provides medical assistance under the direction of a physician or other licensed provider. This position performs select duties for the promotion of health in the care of patients and delivers care according to practice protocols and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, prepares and stocks supplies in exam rooms.
• Obtains vital signs, patient history and maintains accurate and prompt charting in the patient's record.
• Performs clinical skills, such as phlebotomy, electrocardiography (EKGs), point-of-care testing and injections.
• Triage calls, provide test and lab results to patients and present relevant information to provider with correct medical terminology.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: No Experience
• Supervisor Experience: No Experience
• Licenses & Certifications: Cert/Reg in Area of Expertise

Preferred Requirements

• Experience: <2 years
• Licenses & Certifications: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards: we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well‑being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer