Medical Assistant

Mercyhealth; Rockford (IL); Hybride; USD 28 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Tuition and Certification Reimb.

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Mercyhealth is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant in Rockford, IL. The role handles front-to-back patient care, including rooming, data collection, examinations support, lab work, and coordination of referrals.

Requires ABHES/CAAHEP-accredited program completion and CMA/RMA/CCMA or equivalent certification, CPR/BLS within 90 days, and strong data entry skills. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities for career advancement and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ABHES/CAAHEP accredited medical assistant program or equivalent.
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• Current CMA/ RMA/ CCMA/ NCMA certification through national accrediting bodies.
• CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsabilités

• Rooms patients, collects assessment data, and prepares patient for procedures.
• Assist in examination, treatment, and clinic procedures.
• Assist with lab procedures, screening tests, and QI projects.
• Answer phones, triage, or direct inquiries to appropriate staff.
• Schedule appointments and enter data into the scheduler.
• Make reminder calls and greet visitors and patients.
• Register patients and keep charts up-to-date.
• Coordinate referrals with insurance and other offices.
• Collect payments and issue receipts.
• Maintain patient charts and restock supplies.

Description du poste

## Medical AssistantApply: Mercyhealth Perryville - Rockford, IL: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-03341**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.* 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**Required current CMA certification through the AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants) or RMA certification through the AMT (American Medical Technologists) or CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) through NHA (National Healthcareer Association) or RMA through AAH (American Allied Health) or NCMA Certification through the NCCT that have also completed the education requirements. 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:**$19.79 - $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