Medical Assistant

Mercyhealth; Crystal Lake (IL); Hybride; USD 25 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Parental and caregiver leave

Tuition and certification assistance

Résumé du poste

Mercyhealth is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant at the Crystal Lake, IL location to support physicians and clinic teams. Responsibilities include rooming patients, collecting data, assisting with exams and labs, triage via phone, scheduling, and chart maintenance.

The role requires ABHES/CAAHEP-accredited training, CPR/BLS certification within 90 days, and clinical experience. Mercyhealth emphasizes comprehensive benefits and payer coordination support.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ABHES/CAAHEP accredited medical assistant program.
• CPR or BLS certification expected within 90 days.
• Clinical rotation or healthcare setting experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Room patients and collect assessment data for intake.
• Assist during examinations and procedures.
• Perform laboratory procedures and contribute to QI projects.
• Answer phones, triage, and schedule appointments.
• Enter/update patient information in the electronic system and charts.
• Coordinate referrals with insurance and other offices.
• Collect payments and issue receipts where applicable.
• Prepare and maintain patient charts and manage supplies.

Connaissances

Patient care

Telephone triage

Scheduling appointments

Formation

ABHES/CAAHEP accredited medical assistant program

Outils

Electronic health records

Appointment scheduling software

Description du poste

## Medical AssistantApply: Mercyhealth Hospital and Physician Clinic - Crystal Lake, IL: Mercyhealth Woodstock - Woodstock, IL: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-02803**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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 either responds to inquiry, directs caller to appropriate personnel, or initiates a triage slip for response by medical personnel.* Schedules appointments and enters appointment date and time into computerized scheduler.* Conducts reminder calls to all patients.* Greet and directs patients, salespeople, and visitors.* Registers patients by verifying that patient's record is up to date and accurate.* Makes appropriate changes in computer system and on patient's chart.* Coordinates referrals for patients through insurance and other physician offices.* Collects payment from patients and issues receipt where applicable.* Prepares and maintains patient charts.* Maintains and orders supplies.**EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE**Graduate of a medical assistant program accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), or graduate of a medical assistant program in a post secondary school or college that has institutional accreditation by a regional accrediting commission or by a national accrediting organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education, or a graduate of an educational program accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), such as the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Experience in a program with a clinical rotation preferred.**CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE**Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days. Medication injection training and pharmacology is a required competency to perform medication administration.**OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES** N/A**LEVEL OF SUPERVISION**Some independent judgment is required, but decisions are limited by standard practices or procedures.**SUPERVISES**N/A**PAY RANGE:**$18.28 - $28.69Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:* Medical, Dental, Vision* Life & Disability Insurance* FSA/HSA Options* Generous, accruing paid time off* Paid Parental and caregiver leave* Career advancement and educational opportunities* Tuition and certification reimbursement* Certification Reimbursement* Well-being Programs* Employee Discounts* On-Demand Pay* Financial Education* Annual recognition/awards events* Partner appreciation days* Family entertainment/attractions discount* Community service/improvement opportunities