Medical Assistant

Mercyhealth; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Parental and caregiver leave

Tuition and certification Reimb.

Well-being Programs

Employee Discounts

On-Demand Pay

Financial Education

Job summary

Mercyhealth in Winnebago, IL is hiring a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support by preparing patients for visits, collecting assessment information, and assisting with examinations, treatments, lab procedures, and screenings.

The role coordinates appointments, manages patient records, answers calls, greets patients and visitors, and helps maintain a welcoming clinic environment; requires ABHES/CAAHEP accredited program graduation and CPR/BLS certification within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Graduate of ABHES- or CAAHEP-accredited medical assistant program.
• Graduate of a post-secondary medical assistant program with regional or national accreditation.
• Graduate of an NCCA-accredited program such as NHA.

Responsibilities

• Rooms patients and collects assessment data.
• Assists with examinations, treatments and laboratory procedures.
• Schedules appointments and enters dates/times in the scheduler.
• Greets patients and directs visitors; conducts reminders.
• Coordinates referrals and manages patient records.

Education

ABHES or CAAHEP accredited medical assistant program

Accredited post-secondary medical assistant program (regional/national accrediting bodies)

NCCA/NHA-certificated program accreditation

Job description

Medical Assistant page is loaded## Medical Assistantlocations: Mercyhealth Winnebago - Winnebago, ILtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: 2026-02954**OVERVIEW**Provides clinical and administrative support by preparing patients for visits, collecting assessment information, and assisting with examinations, treatments, laboratory procedures, and screenings. Coordinates appointments and referrals, maintains accurate patient records, responds to calls and inquiries, and helps ensure a welcoming and efficient clinic experience.**SCHEDULE:** 34-hours per week**SHIFT:** Days **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. 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 opportunitiesClick for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:* #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50* One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers* A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive WomenFor over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations.As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more. The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.