Medical Assistant I - Direct Patient Care & Admin Support

SMG HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Retirement benefits

Education assistance up to $5,250/year

Job summary

SMG HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center in Springfield, IL is hiring a Medical Assistant to perform a wide range of patient care and administrative duties under physician supervision.

The role involves direct patient care, as well as reception tasks and helping with the business side of a visit. Successful candidates will have completed an accredited Medical Assistant program; 1 year of clinical experience is preferred, and multiple MA certifications may be required within 90 days of start.

Qualifications

• Completion from an accredited Medical Assistant program is required.
• 1+ years Medical Assistant experience may be considered in lieu of program.
• BLS certification required within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care and administrative tasks under physician supervision.
• Engages in reception activities, greeting patients and visitors and scheduling.
• Completes business-side tasks of a patient visit as needed.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Experience may substitute program

1 year clinical experience preferred

Tools

AAMA Certified MA

AMT Registered MA

NCCT NCMA

NHA CCMA

AMCA CMAC/MAC

APMA PMAC

IJCAHPO COA

Job description

SMG HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center in Springfield, IL is hiring a Medical Assistant to perform a wide range of patient care and administrative duties under physician supervision.

The role involves direct patient care, as well as reception tasks and helping with the business side of a visit. Successful candidates will have completed an accredited Medical Assistant program; 1 year of clinical experience is preferred, and multiple MA certifications may be required within 90 days of start.