Medical Assistant - Gastroenterlogy

HMI HSHS Medical Group, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision coverage

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Retirement benefits

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

HMI HSHS Medical Group, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to support both clinical and administrative tasks across Illinois and Wisconsin. You will perform direct patient care under supervision and assist with reception duties, labs, and scheduling.

A completed accredited Medical Assistant program is required; one year of clinical experience may substitute per department discretion. Basic life support is required within 60 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Completion from an accredited Medical Assistant program is required.
• 1 or more years of Medical Assistant experience may be considered in lieu of completion of program per department discretion.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care under physician and/or mid-level supervision.
• Perform administrative and laboratory tasks as needed.
• Greet and assist patients and visitors, including reception duties.

Skills

Clinical experience

Patient care

Phone support

Education

Medical Assistant program

Job description

Pay Range

Pay Range: $20.00 - $29.00 A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.

Performs a wide variety of activities that may include both 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, completing tasks involving the use of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation skills. All patient care is provided under the direct supervision of the physician and/or mid-level provider. Medical assistants may also engage in reception activities, greeting and assisting patients and visitors, and help complete the business side of a patient visit.

Additional Details - Hours: 8am - 4:30pm, off Thursday afternoons. This is a shared position between Breese Gastro and Highland Gastro.

Education Qualifications

Completion from an accredited Medical Assistant program is required.

1 or more years of Medical Assistant experience may be considered in lieu of completion of program per department discretion.

Experience Qualifications

One year of clinical experience - Preferred

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations

• Certified MA from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)


• Registered MA from American Medical Technologists (AMT)


• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)


• Certified Clinical MA (CCMA) from National Healthcare Association (NHA)


• Registered MA from American Allied Health (AAH)


• Nationally Registered CMA (NRCMA) from National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)


• Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) or Medical Assistant Certification (MAC) from American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)


• Podiatric MA Certified (PMAC) from American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)


• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) from International Joint Commission on Allied Personnel in Ophthalmology (IJCAHPO)


• Certified Clinical MA (CCMA) from National Performance Specialists (NPS)

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) is required within 60 days of hire.

Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.


• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.


• Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.


• Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.


• Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!


• Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!

HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process

Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants. Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS. Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at [e-mail]

Imagine an organization where you're empowered to care for all who need assistance, regardless of means. To provide quality, patient-centered, holistic care-and build caring relationships. To master innovations that make a profound difference within our halls, throughout our communities, and into the future. All of these aspirations are within your reach at Hospital Sisters Health System, a multi-institutional health care system serving communities throughout Illinois and Wisconsin.

HSHS requires COVID-19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption for all colleagues. This does not apply to positions that are classified as 100% remote.