Medical Assistant (Certified and Non-Certified) (U) (4547/4678)

SIU Medicine; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

SIU Medicine is seeking Medical Assistants (Certified and Non-Certified) to provide clinical and clerical support in various clinics. Responsibilities include vital sign measurements, assisting with procedures, and patient communication.

We offer a $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement plans. Join us in delivering quality health care service in Springfield, Illinois.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certified Medical Assistants must have a valid certification.
• Uncertified Medical Assistants must graduate from an accredited program or have 1 year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical and clerical duties in support of an assigned clinic.
• Order supplies and manage inventories.
• Assist with clinical procedures under the supervision of licensed professionals.

Skills

Clinical procedures

Patient communication

Vital sign measurement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current medical assistant certification

Tools

Electronic health record systems

Job description

Medical Assistant (Certified and Non-Certified) (U) (4547/4678)

Medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, extended sick time, tuition reimbursement, 403(b), retirement plan

Apr 25, 2026

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Description

The primary function of this position is to perform clinical and clerical duties and responsibilities in support of an assigned clinic. Responsibility of the position is to ensure that quality and efficient health care delivery is provided to patients under the direction of a Medical Doctor, Advanced Practice Nurse, Physician Assistant, Registered Nurse, or Licensed Practical Nurse.

Sign-On Bonus for Certified/Credentialed Medical Assistants: Now offering a $5,000 sign‑on bonus with a 2‑year employment commitment for candidates identified for hire before June 30th, 2026!

Current Vacancies

• Cancer Institute Clinic
• Family and Community Medicine
• Internal Medicine Clinic
• Neurology Clinic
• Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic
• Otolaryngology (ENT)
• Psychiatry Clinic

Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

Examples of Duties

1. Order supplies and laundry and manage inventories
2. Stock and rotate supplies
3. Clean rooms and furniture per the SIU Healthcare Clinic's cleaning and disinfection policy
4. Clean, disinfect, and sterilize equipment according to Departmental guidelines and SIU Policies and Procedures
5. Room patients
6. After a departmental competency check‑off, take vital signs including height, weight, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, temperature, and head circumference measurements; enter into electronic health record
7. Prepare clinic for patient visit, retrieving lab and other test results as applicable prior to the visit
8. Enter into Touchworks new and historical Social History as per stated by the patient
9. Limited order edit capabilities such as insurance pre‑authorization, work overdue orders, and schedule appointments
10. Set up procedure rooms
11. Assist a licensed provider with department clinical procedures
12. After a departmental competency check‑off according to an order or protocol, perform in‑clinic tests and procedures including but not limited to:
    1. Perform testing on adults including standard vision and hearing; enter results into electronic health record
    2. Perform waived lab testing such as urine, bilirubin, pregnancy test, hemoccult, rapid strep, throat culture, and Accucheck; enter the results into the electronic health record; may NOT interpret results that are not immediately provided by the test (i.e., pregnancy)
    3. Collect and prepare lab specimens; urine and sputum specimens
    4. EKG
    5. Spirometry
    6. Pulse oximetry, peak flow, nebulizer treatment
    7. Simple dressing changes
    8. Remove sutures or staples after site has been inspected by a licensed professional
    9. Ear wash
    10. May begin the medication review/reconciliation process by verifying the medication list with the patient noting any discrepancies. If there are no discrepancies, may commit and reconcile the list. If there are discrepancies, update the list, commit but may NOT reconcile. (A licensed professional must reconcile any medication discrepancies.)
13. Notify patients of normal test results only - via standardized letter or phone at the direction of a licensed provider or RN, in accordance with HIPAA. Refers patient to a nurse if the patient has questions about their test results
14. Functions as a receptionist as needed; schedule appointments, answer phones, obtain patient's prior authorization, and register patients
15. Notify patients of normal blood results only - via standardized letter or phone at the direction of a licensed provider or RN, in accordance with HIPAA, if the blood results are in the normal range and the normal ranges are printed along with the results. Refers patient to a nurse if the patient has questions about their test results
16. Give prevention reminders to patients (i.e., due for an eye or foot exam) and order appropriate labs and preventative studies under a licensed provider's supervision via direct approval or written department protocol
17. Complete standardized templates of patient communication letters and sign under the direction of a licensed professional; this does not include medication authorization letters and forms
18. Under a licensed provider's supervision via direct approval or written department protocol, educate patients about a diagnosis or treatment using department approved education and reading it verbatim. Refers patient to a nurse if patient has questions
19. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Certified/Credentialed Medical Assistants

1. High school graduate or equivalent; AND
2. Possession of a current/valid medical assistant certification (CMA, American Association of Medical Assistants; NCMA, National Center for Competency Testing; CCMA, National Healthcareer Associate; or RMA, American Medical Technologists)

Medical Assistants (Uncertified)

1. High school graduate or equivalent; AND
2. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or 1 year of work experience and/or training which provided knowledge of clinical procedures and training in vital signs and patient prep for exams, sterilization and maintenance of instruments and equipment, and assisting with examinations and minor surgical procedures

Condition of Employment: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, an out‑of‑state resident who is hired into this position must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of their start date.

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.

Pre‑employment background screenings required.