Medical Assistant, Endocrinology

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Certification Reimbursement

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care by rooming patients, collecting assessments, and preparing them for visits. The role also helps with scheduling, registration, referrals, and basic procedures in a busy clinic.

Responsibilities include assisting with exams, laboratory procedures, and triage calls, while maintaining patient charts and supplies. Completion of ABHES/CAAHEP-accredited MA program is preferred, with CPR/BLS certification within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Graduates of ABHES/CAAHEP accredited MA programs or equivalent with regional/national accreditation accepted.
• Experience in a clinical setting preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and collect assessment data.
• Assist in examinations and clinic procedures.
• Coordinate referrals and records with insurance and other offices.
• Enter and update appointments and patient data in scheduling system.
• Provide phone support and triage when appropriate.

Skills

Patient care

Scheduling

Record keeping

Communication

Education

ABHES/CAAHEP-accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

OVERVIEW

The Medical Assistant supports patient care by rooming patients, collecting assessment information, preparing them for visits, and assisting with exams, treatments and basic procedures. This role also supports clinic operations through scheduling, registration, referrals, phone support, record maintenance and supply management.

SCHEDULE:

32-hours per week, full-time

SHIFT:

Days

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 where applicable.
• 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

• 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:

$18.28 - $28.69

Mercyhealth 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

Click 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 people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
• One of Working Mother magazine’s 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women