Medical Assistant

Mercy-Health-System-Corporation; Woodstock (IL); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Résumé du poste

Mercyhealth is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care by preparing patients for appointments, collecting health information, and assisting clinicians with exams and procedures. The role includes scheduling, answering phones, updating records, coordinating referrals, collecting payments, and maintaining supplies.

Education requires an ABHES or CAAHEP-accredited medical assisting program (or equivalent). CPR/BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ABHES or CAAHEP medical assistant program; or similarly accredited program with regional/national accreditation.
• CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsabilités

• Rooms patients, collects assessment data, and prepares patient for examinations.
• Assists in examinations, treatments and other clinic procedures.
• Schedules appointments and enters dates/times into the scheduling system; makes reminder calls.
• Greet and direct patients, collect payments, and maintain patient charts.
• Coordinate referrals with insurance and physician offices; register patients and verify records.

Formation

ABHES/CAAHEP-accredited Medical Assistant program

Description du poste

OVERVIEWProvides patient care support by preparing patients for appointments, gathering health information, and assisting medical staff with exams and procedures. Responsibilities also include scheduling appointments, answering phones, updating patient records, coordinating referrals, collecting payments, and maintaining clinic supplies.SCHEDULE: 30-hours per week, full-timeESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESRooms 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 EXPERIENCEGraduate 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/LICENSUREApproved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.Medication injection training and pharmacology is a required competency to perform medication administration.OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIESN/ALEVEL OF SUPERVISIONSome independent judgment is required, but decisions are limited by standard practices or procedures.SUPERVISESN/APAY 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, VisionLife & Disability InsuranceFSA/HSA OptionsGenerous, accruing paid time offPaid Parental and caregiver leaveCareer advancement and educational opportunitiesTuition and certification reimbursementCertification ReimbursementWell-being ProgramsEmployee DiscountsOn-Demand PayFinancial EducationAnnual recognition/awards eventsPartner appreciation daysFamily entertainment/attractions discountCommunity service/improvement opportunitiesClick here 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 50One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working MothersA Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women