Medical Assistant (MA) - Float

HSHS Medical Group; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Education assistance

Adoption assistance

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

HSHS Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant Float to join our Effingham area clinics. The role involves rooming and assessing patients, preparing examination rooms, and coordinating care in a primary care ambulatory setting.

Responsibilities may include reception duties, greeting patients, assisting visitors, and supporting the business side of visits. Travel to clinics in the region is required, with a 40-hour weekly schedule and a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Completion from an accredited Medical Assistant program is required.
• 1+ years of Medical Assistant experience may be considered in lieu of completion of program.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and perform assessment in a primary care ambulatory setting.
• Prepare examination rooms and coordinate patient care.
• Engage in reception activities and assist patients and visitors as needed.
• Drive to other HSHS clinics in the region as assigned.

Skills

Medical Assistant

Patient care

Ambulatory care

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant program

1+ years clinical experience

Job description

HSHS Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant Float to join our Effingham area clinics. Ideal candidates are patient focused, mission driven caregivers looking for an opportunity to apply clinical knowledge in a primary care ambulatory setting responsible for rooming and assessment of patients, preparing examination rooms, and coordination of care. Medical assistants may also engage in reception activities, greeting and assisting patients and visitors, and help complete the business side of a patient visit. This position requires driving to other HSHS clinics, in the region as assigned. Position Specifics: Department: Divisional Float Pool Core Function: Medical Assistant Schedule: Full time, 40 hrs/wk, Monday-Friday. 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, but can vary depending on offices (some start earlier like 0630 for 7am clinic) Facility: Effingham – Medical Center B Clinic Locations: Effingham, IL, Surrounding Areas- Dieterich, Altamont, Mattoon, and Shelbyville. Sign On Bonus: $5,000 Float Differential ($2.50) and Mileage from Effingham (home location) **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 is required.**Certifications, Licenses and Registrations*** Medical Assistant (MA) Certification/Registration required or must be obtained within 90 days of start date from one of the following credentialing organizations: 1. Certified MA from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) 2. Registered MA from American Medical Technologists (AMT) 3. National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) 4. Certified Clinical MA (CCMA) from National Healthcare Association (NHA) 5. Registered MA from American Allied Health (AAH) 6. Nationally Registered CMA (NRCMA) from National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) 7. Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) or Medical Assistant Certification (MAC) from American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) 8. Podiatric MA Certified (PMAC) from American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) 9. Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) from International Joint Commission on Allied Personnel in Ophthalmology (IJCAHPO) 10. 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:40Throughout 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. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient. **Benefits:**HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. **Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS 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!