MEDICAL ASSISTANT - GASTROENTEROLOGY OF MARYVILLE - FT DAYS (52420)

Anderson Hospital; Maryville (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant for a full-time role in Gastroenterology. This position involves a blend of administrative and clinical responsibilities, including scheduling appointments, obtaining vital signs, and assisting with patient care. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating excellent communication and organizational skills while ensuring the highest standards of patient care. Join a team committed to compassionate service and quality healthcare, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on patient experiences and outcomes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; medical terminology background preferred.
• Willingness to train and obtain certification as a medical assistant.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties like registration and scheduling.
• Carry out clinical tasks such as taking vital signs and administering medications.

Skills

Administrative Support

Clinical Duties

Communication Skills

Computer Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Join to apply for the MEDICAL ASSISTANT - GASTROENTEROLOGY OF MARYVILLE - FT DAYS (52420) role at Anderson Hospital.

Job Summary: The medical assistant performs administrative support duties under the direction of the practice manager, including scheduling appointments, answering calls, registering patients, updating demographics, verifying insurance, and processing payments. Clinical duties include obtaining vital signs, recording medical histories, preparing patients, and administering medications under supervision.

Service and Quality Standards

• Service: Customer focus, anticipating needs, adhering to standards, compassionate care, dignity and respect, confidentiality, positive interactions, trust, policy adherence, and conflict of interest awareness.
• People: Courteous, respectful, promoting a harassment-free environment, inspiring trust, and acting according to the Code of Conduct.
• Quality: Excellent patient care, multidisciplinary cooperation, safety consciousness, involvement in improvement efforts, educational compliance.
• Growth: Loyalty to hospital mission, active involvement, support for initiatives, innovation, positive role modeling, teamwork.
• Finance: Resource stewardship, efficient work methods, cost-effectiveness, resource conservation.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties: registration, records, scheduling, phone tasks.
• Carry out clinical duties: rooming patients, vital signs, histories, preparation, blood draws, medication administration.
• Provide safe, effective care; maintain accurate records; communicate effectively; be flexible; organize workspace; facilitate patient activities efficiently and courteously.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; medical terminology background; medical assistant program preferred; willing to train; certification preferred or willingness to obtain.

Experience: Medical setting experience preferred; prior medical assistant experience advantageous.

Other: Computer proficiency; excellent communication/interpersonal skills.

Working Conditions

Exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues; use of protective measures required.

Physical Activity

Lift, carry, push, pull, reach overhead, climb, squat, bend, kneel, sit, stand, walk — frequency varies.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare