Medical Assistant (MA) - Prairie Cardiovascular

SMG HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid Time Off

Retirement benefits

Education Assistance (up to $5,250)

Job summary

SMG HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Center in Illinois seeks a Medical Assistant to support direct patient care, reception duties and lab tasks. The role requires completing an accredited MA program with possible credit for prior experience.

Certification within 90 days of start date is required from an approved organization; BLS may be required. The position focuses on patient-centered care with supervision by physicians and mid-level providers in a busy health system.

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 per department discretion.
• One year of clinical experience - Preferred
• Must obtain Medical Assistant certification/registration within 90 days from start date from listed organizations.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care under supervision, including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.
• Engage in reception, scheduling and basic administrative tasks to support patient visits.

Skills

Direct patient care

Administrative tasks

Laboratory functions

Education

Medical Assistant program completion

Job description

Pay Range:

$19.00 - $27.55 A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.

Performs a wide variety of activities that may include both direct patient care, as well as administrative and laboratory functions. Direct patient care may include working with patients of all ages, in-person and over the phone, completing tasks involving the use of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation skills. All patient care is provided under the direct supervision of the physician and/or mid-level provider. Medical assistants may also engage in reception activities, greeting and assisting patients and visitors, and help complete the business side of a patient visit.

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 - Preferred

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:

• Certified MA from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• Registered MA from American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• Certified Clinical MA (CCMA) from National Healthcare Association (NHA)
• Registered MA from American Allied Health (AAH)
• Nationally Registered CMA (NRCMA) from National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
• Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) or Medical Assistant Certification (MAC) from American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)
• Podiatric MA Certified (PMAC) from American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)
• Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) from International Joint Commission on Allied Personnel in Ophthalmology (IJCAHPO)
• Certified Clinical MA (CCMA) from National Performance Specialists (NPS)

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Throughout 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!

HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

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