Medical Assistant: Direct Patient Care & Admin

Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants, Ltd.; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Education assistance

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is hiring a Medical Assistant in Illinois. The role involves direct patient care under the supervision of a physician or mid-level provider, plus administrative and laboratory duties.

The position supports reception tasks and patient visits, contributing to a patient-centered workflow. Education requirements include graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program, with certification/registration required within 90 days of start.

Qualifications

• Education: Completion from an accredited Medical Assistant program is required.
• Experience: One year of clinical experience preferred.
• Certifications: Medical Assistant Certification/Registration required or must be obtained within 90 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of activities including direct patient care, as well as administrative and laboratory functions.
• Direct patient care may include working with patients of all ages, in-person and over the phone, and coordinating assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Engage in reception activities, greet and assist patients and visitors, and support the business side of a patient visit.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Education

Medical Assistant program

Job description

Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is hiring a Medical Assistant in Illinois. The role involves direct patient care under the supervision of a physician or mid-level provider, plus administrative and laboratory duties.

The position supports reception tasks and patient visits, contributing to a patient-centered workflow. Education requirements include graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program, with certification/registration required within 90 days of start.