Medical Assistant - Gastroenterology

BJC Medical Group; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance

Job summary

BJC Medical Group in Belleville, Illinois, is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for a day shift position with 40 hours per week. The MA will obtain vital signs, patient histories, and maintain charting, while performing phlebotomy, EKGs, injections and point-of-care testing under physician supervision.

Responsibilities include triaging calls, communicating test results to patients in clear medical terms, and preparing patients for exams and procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification preferred.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, prepares and stocks supplies in exam rooms.
• Obtains vital signs, patient history and maintains accurate charting.
• Performs clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, EKGs, point-of-care testing and injections.
• Triages calls and shares test results with patients and providers using correct medical terminology.
• Assists providers by preparing patients for exams, procedures and treatments.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient history

Clinical skills

Phlebotomy

EKGs

Injections

Charting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Additional Information About The Role

Come join our team as a full-time Medical Assistant with

• Day Shift
• NO CALL, NO WEEKENDS, NO HOLIDAYS

Come join our team as a full-time Medical Assistant with BJC Medical Group in Belleville, Illinois, this is a rare opportunity to join a great team!

• 40-Hours per week
• Day Shift
• Benefit Eligible
• NO CALL, NO WEEKENDS, NO HOLIDAYS

Overview

BJC Medical Group is the multi-specialty physician organization of BJC HealthCare and includes over 600 doctors and advanced practice providers who are affiliated with the top-ranked hospitals in the area.

Since 1994, BJC Medical Group has provided access to the world’s best medicine through caring people and integrated systems. The providers are nationally recognized for excellent patient satisfaction and quality health care.

BJC Medical Group physicians are trained and certified in over 25 medical specialties and serve patients in more than 125 locations in the greater St. Louis, mid-Missouri and southern Illinois areas.

Role Purpose

The Medical Assistant (MA) provides patient care under the direction of a physician or other licensed provider. This position performs select duties for the promotion of health in the care of patients and delivers care according to practice protocols and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, prepares and stocks supplies in exam rooms.
• Obtains vital signs, patient history and maintains accurate and prompt charting in the patient's record.
• Performs clinical skills, such as phlebotomy, electrocardiography (EKGs), point-of-care testing and injections.
• Triage calls, provide test and lab results to patients and present relevant information to provider with correct medical terminology.
• Assists provider by preparing patients for exams, procedures and treatments.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Requirements

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Certified Medical Assistant
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Benefits And Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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Equal Opportunity Employer