Medical Assistant, Family Practice

Mercyhealth; Rockford (IL); Hybrid; USD 25.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Generous paid time off

Parental and caregiver leave

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition and certification reimburse

Well-being Programs

Employee Discounts

On-Demand Pay

Financial Education

Annual recognition/awards events

Community service opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Mercyhealth Cherry Valley - Rockford, IL is hiring a Medical Assistant to prepare patients for exams, assist with procedures, and keep patient records up to date in a Family Practice clinic.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, taking vital signs, scheduling appointments, coordinating referrals, and handling payments. Graduation from ABHES/CAAHEP accredited MA program and CPR/BLS certification within 90 days are required.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an ABHES- or CAAHEP-accredited medical assistant program or equivalent postsecondary program with regional or national accreditation.
• CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Clinical rotation experience during training preferred.

Aufgaben

• Room patients, collect assessment data and prepare for exams and procedures.
• Assist in examination, treatment, and other clinic procedures.
• Perform basic lab procedures and screening tests as needed.
• Answer calls, triage or direct to appropriate personnel, and schedule/enter appointments.
• Coordinate referrals through insurance and other offices; manage payments and receipts.
• Register and update patient records; maintain charts and order supplies.

Ausbildung

ABHES/CAAHEP accredited MA program

Jobbeschreibung

## Medical Assistant, Family PracticeApply: Mercyhealth Cherry Valley - Rockford, IL: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-02796**OVERVIEW** The medical assistant prepares patients for appointments, helps with exams and procedures, collects information, and keeps patient records updated. They also schedule appointments, answer calls, handle referrals and payments, and make sure the clinic has the supplies it needs. **SCHEDULE:** 40-hours per week **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 - $28.69Mercyhealth 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