Medical Assistant: Compassionate Patient Care + Benefits

SIHF Healthcare; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

FSA

HSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Travel assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SIHF Healthcare is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care and support across a busy clinic environment. Responsibilities include contacting patients, obtaining records, preparing exam rooms, and assisting with injections and CLIA-waived tests. Travel to other clinical locations may be required.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, MA program graduation, and a current BLS certification, with benefits including health coverage and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School diploma or GED; graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Certification such as BLS is required or preferred.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and procedures is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and ancillary support as directed by the provider.
• Contact patients about evaluation needs, test results, or missed appointments.
• Obtain medical records and maintain chart documentation.
• Prepare exam rooms and assist physicians during exams and procedures.
• Administer injections and perform CLIA-waived tests as directed.
• Schedule referrals and manage prior authorizations with insurance.
• Maintain inventory and ensure supplies are stocked.

Skills

Public interaction

Team player

Professional appearance

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or GED

Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program

BLS certification

Tools

Job description

SIHF Healthcare is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care and support across a busy clinic environment. Responsibilities include contacting patients, obtaining records, preparing exam rooms, and assisting with injections and CLIA-waived tests. Travel to other clinical locations may be required.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, MA program graduation, and a current BLS certification, with benefits including health coverage and retirement plans.