Medical Assistant (Non Reg)

BJC HealthCare; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Adoption assistance

Job summary

BJC Medical Group, part of BJC HealthCare, is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant in Alton, Illinois. This MA will support physicians with patient care, take vital signs, perform phlebotomy, EKGs and injections, and follow practice protocols.

The position offers a 40-hour workweek, day shifts, and benefits eligibility with no on-call, weekends, or holidays. Requirements include a High School diploma or GED and CMA certification; CPR is preferred.

Qualifications

• MA role providing patient care under physician supervision.
• Candidate should perform essential procedures per protocol.
• Must meet minimum education and certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, prepares and stocks exam rooms.
• Obtains vital signs and patient history; documents accurately.
• Performs phlebotomy, EKGs, tests and injections as directed.
• Triage calls and communicates results with provider using proper terminology.
• Assist provider by preparing patients for exams and procedures.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Phlebotomy

EKG

Injections

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Phlebotomy equipment

EKG machines

Point-of-care testing

Exam room prep

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Come join our team as a full-time Medical Assistant (Non Reg) with BJC Medical Group in Alton, Illinois, this is a rare opportunity to join a great team!

• 40-Hours per week
• Day Shift
• Benefit Eligible
• NO CALL, NO WEEKENDS, NO HOLIDAYS

Overview

BJC Medical Group is the multi-specialty physician organization of BJC HealthCare and includes over 600 doctors and advanced practice providers who are affiliated with the top-ranked hospitals in the area.

Since 1994, BJC Medical Group has provided access to the world’s best medicine through caring people and integrated systems. The providers are nationally recognized for excellent patient satisfaction and quality health care.

BJC Medical Group physicians are trained and certified in over 25 medical specialties and serve patients in more than 125 locations in the greater St. Louis, mid-Missouri and southern Illinois areas.

Neurology Associates of Alton is located on the campus of Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton, Illinois.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The Medical Assistant (MA) provides patient care under the direction of a physician or other licensed provider. This position performs select duties for the promotion of health in the care of patients and delivers care according to practice protocols and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, prepares and stocks supplies in exam rooms.
• Obtains vital signs, patient history and maintains accurate and prompt charting in the patient's record.
• Performs clinical skills, such as phlebotomy, electrocardiography (EKGs), point-of-care testing and injections.
• Triage calls, provide test and lab results to patients and present relevant information to provider with correct medical terminology.
• Assists provider by preparing patients for exams, procedures and treatments.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Requirements

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Certified Medical Assistant
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer