Medical Assistant Family Practice

Mercyhealth; Freeport (IL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Parental and caregiver leave

Tuition and certification Reimb.

Well-being Programs

Job summary

Mercyhealth Highland- Freeport, IL is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for onsite family practice. You will room patients, collect assessment data, assist with examinations, and manage scheduling and chart updates.

The ideal candidate will have an ABHES/CAAHEP-accredited MA program, CPR/BLS certification within 90 days, and strong patient communication skills. Mercyhealth offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, FSA/HSA, PTO, and tuition support.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ABHES or CAAHEP-accredited medical assisting program or equivalent.
• CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Clinical rotation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Rooms patients and prepares them for examination.
• Assists in examination, treatment, and clinic procedures.
• Supports lab procedures and screening tests.
• Answers calls and triages as needed.
• Schedules appointments and maintains the computerized scheduler.

Skills

Medical assistant

CPR/BLS

Front desk coordination

Education

ABHES/CAAHEP accredited MA program

Job description

## Medical Assistant Family PracticeApply: Onsite: Mercyhealth Highland- Freeport, IL: Full time: Posted Today: 49557-1**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 - $26.51Mercyhealth 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