MA, Urology

CGH Medical Center; Sterling (IL); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement)

Retirement Fund (457 and 401A)

Flexible Spending

Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Gift Shop Discount

CGH Day Care Discount

CGH Dietary Discount

Employee Assistance Program

CGH Pharmacy Discount

CGH Vision Center Discount

Job summary

CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support physicians and nursing staff in routine patient care within a busy medical office. The role involves scheduling, referrals, filing, preparing patients for visits, and basic charting under supervision.

Requires MA certification and preferred phlebotomy/EKG skills, with a 36-hour week and daytime shifts. The position offers a sign-on bonus for external candidates with at least one year of experience and a

Qualifications

• MA Certification required (CMA/RMA/NCMA)
• BLS within 30 days of hire and maintained
• Prior phlebotomy and EKG experience preferred
• Able to care for pediatric to geriatric patients

Responsibilities

• Performs basic medical care under supervision and documents care
• Prepares patients for examination
• Shares progress observations with physician
• Instructs patients and families on medications/treatments
• May chart in the provider's chart in exam room and sign-off by provider
• Schedules appointments and referrals; performs receptionist duties as needed

Skills

Medical Assistant

Phlebotomy

EKG leads

BLS

Customer service

Education

CMA Certification

RMA Certification

NCMA Certification

Job description

Shift Monday - Friday, Days Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 $5,000 sign on bonus for external candidates with at least 1 year of experience

POSITION PURPOSE

Performs basic patient care functions to assist the physician and nursing staff in a medical office with the examination or treatment of patients. Assists in the operation of office as it relates to scheduling, referrals, and filing, as needed by practices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs basic medical care under the direction of Physician or Registered Nurse as allowed by scope; documents care as required/necessary.
• Assists in preparing patients to see the physician.
• Shares observations of the progress of the patient reaching established goals with the physician.
• Instructs patient and family regarding medication and treatment directions for the physician.
• May chart on behalf of the provider when in the exam room. Chart note to include name, title, date and time of the entry. Chart must then be signed off on by the provider.
• Schedules patient appointments and referrals, as directed by physician, and performs receptionist duties as necessary Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

SPECIALIZED KNOW-HOW & REQUIREMENTS

• Current MA Certification from one of the following is required: CMA “Certified Medical Assistant” (American Association of Medical Assistants) (AAMA)
• RMA “Registered Medical Assistant” ( American Medical Technologists)
• NCMA “National Certified Medical Assistant” (NCCT)
• BLS required within 30 days of hire and must be maintained throughout employment at CGH.
• Prior experience as a medical assistant preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge preferred.
• Prior experience in phlebotomy and placing EKG leads preferred.
• Demonstrates knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients served in the physician office.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient population served.
• Able to assess and interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s needs and provide the appropriate care, including age-related care, needed by the pediatric, adolescent and/or geriatric patient group.

COMPENSATION RANGE

$19.50 - $29.25

AVAILABLE BENEFITS FOR BENEFIT-ELIGIBLE POSITIONS

• Health and Dental Insurance
• IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund)
• Retirement Fund (457 and 401A Plan)
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Optional Insurances
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Forgiveness
• Gift Shop Discount
• CGH Day Care Discount
• CGH Dietary Discount
• Employee Assistance Program
• CGH Pharmacy Discount
• CGH Vision Center Discount

Thank you for your interest in a career at CGH Medical Center. Extraordinary care. Extraordinary service. Extraordinary people. Since 1909, CGH Medical Center has been serving Sterling, Rock Falls and the surrounding communities with exceptional quality healthcare. Through the years, there’s been one constant, the passion of our employees for making a difference. As part of CGH, you’ll join a team that’s focused on delivering the best health care and patient experience for all of the communities we serve. From our hospital and Main Clinic to our 16 outlying clinics, our physicians and employees are dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare to our patients, friends and family with outstanding skill and heartfelt compassion. Are you ready to develop, grow, and advance your career in healthcare? Then explore our careers today and get ready to join the team at CGH Medical.