Medical Assistant, Float Pool - Full-Time

Mercyhealth; Crystal Lake (IL); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Parental and caregiver leave

Tuition and certification reimburse

Well-being Programs

Job summary

Mercyhealth, Crystal Lake, IL, seeks a Medical Assistant for its float pool. You will support daily clinic operations, prepare patients for exams, assist with procedures, and perform basic lab tasks.

You will schedule appointments, answer phones, manage records, coordinate referrals, and handle patient payments while maintaining supplies for the team. Eligible candidates will have ABHES/CAAHEP credentials and CPR/BLS within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program (ABHES/CAAHEP or equivalent).
• CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.
• Medication injection training and pharmacology competency.

Responsibilities

• Rooms patients, collects assessment data and prepares patients for exams or procedures.
• Assists in examination, treatment and other clinic procedures.
• Assists with laboratory procedures, screening tests and QI projects.
• Answers phones, triages and schedules appointments in the electronic scheduler.
• Registers patients and maintains accurate charts and records.
• Coordinates referrals and collects payments as applicable.

Education

ABHES/CAAHEP-accredited medical assistant program or equivalent accreditation

NCCA/NHA accreditation program graduate

Job description

## Medical Assistant, Float Pool - Full-TimeApply: Onsite: Mercyhealth Hospital and Physician Clinic - Crystal Lake, IL: Full time: Posted Today: 2025-04016**OVERVIEW** This position supports daily clinic operations by assisting with patient care, including preparing patients, helping with exams and procedures, and performing basic lab-related tasks. It also provides administrative support by scheduling appointments, answering phones, managing patient records, coordinating referrals, collecting payments, and maintaining clinic supplies.**SCHEDULE:** 40-hours per week **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 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 AND LICENSURE*** Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.* Medication injection training and pharmacology is a required competency to perform medication administration.**SKILLS AND ABILITIES** N/A**SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS**The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Manual dexterity needed to operate equipment, perform procedures, operate telephone and keyboard. Must be able to lift and transfer patients. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk; handle, finger and feel; reach; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste and smell. This job requires the employee to exert 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and 25 to 50 pounds of force occasionally. Pushing and pulling equipment to provide care Specific vision abilities required by this job include frequent close vision. Occasionally distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.**LEVEL OF SUPERVISION**Some independent judgment is required, but decisions are limited by standard practices or procedures.**SUPERVISES**N/A**PAY RANGE:**$19.79 - $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