Medical Assistant II

20 Health Service Systems, Inc.; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

PTO and Sick time

401(k) plan with a match

Wellness program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Silver Cross Hospital in Illinois is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist in delivering primary healthcare, managing patient care, and handling clerical duties. The role requires familiarity with exam procedures, vital signs, and safe patient handling.

The position emphasizes strong communication, accurate record-keeping, and teamwork with medical staff. CPR certification is valued and CMA experience is a bonus. Shifts are weekdays with no weekends, at multiple SCMG locations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of patient care procedures and safety.
• Ability to take vital signs and assist in treatments.
• Strong communication and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivery of primary healthcare and patient care management.
• Perform clerical duties as required and maintain patient records.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Communication

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred

Tools

Automated patient-billing system

Job description

Summary

Assists in delivery of primary healthcare, patient care management and clerical duties as required. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees and the public.

Requirements & Education

Knowledge of medical practice to assist in patient care. Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures. Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments as directed. Skill in taking vital signs. Skill in maintaining records and recording test results. Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public. Ability to maintain quality control standards. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures. Ability to communicate clearly. Ability to operate automated patient-billing system. Education: High school diploma or GED required. Graduation or completion of Certified Medical Assistant preferred, not required. Experience: Patient Care Technicians and Certified Nursing Assistant experience will be strongly considered. CPR Certification.

Work Shift Details

Days, Monday - Friday (DAY SHIFT NO WEEKENDS). Float position for all SCMG office locations.

Department

SCMG MGMT SERVICES

Benefits for You

At Silver Cross Hospital, we care about your health and well-being and that is why we work hard to provide quality and affordable benefit options for you and your eligible family members. Silver Cross Hospital and Silver Cross Medical Groups offer a comprehensive benefit package available for Full-time and Part-time employees which includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Other voluntary benefit plans
• PTO and Sick time
• 401(k) plan with a match
• Wellness program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Registry employees who meet eligibility may participate in our 401(k) Savings plan with a potential match. However, registry employees are ineligible for Health and Welfare benefits.

Pay

The expected pay for this position is listed below: $19.45 - $24.32. The final pay rate offered may be more than the posted range based on several factors including but not limited to: licensure, certifications, work experience, education, knowledge, demonstrated abilities, internal equity, market data, and more.

About the Company

Silver Cross Hospital is an extraordinary place to work. We're known for our culture of excellence and delivery of unrivaled experiences for our patients, their families, the communities we serve…and for each other. Come join us! It's the way you want to be treated.

INSPIRING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH AN INCLUSIVE CULTURE AT SILVER CROSS. Silver Cross