Medical Assistant, OBGYN

Mercyhealth; Freeport (IL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercyhealth Burchard Hills- Freeport, IL seeks a Medical Assistant to provide both clinical and administrative support in a busy OB/GYN clinic. You will room patients, collect data, assist with exams and lab work, and help with scheduling, referrals, billing and chart maintenance.

The role requires graduation from an ABHES/CAAHEP-accredited program, CPR/BLS within 90 days, and preferred clinical rotation experience. 40-hour weeks, onsite schedule, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of ABHES/CAAHEP-accredited medical assisting program.
• CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days.
• Experience or training in a clinical rotation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, collect assessment data, and prepare patient for exams.
• Assist in examinations, treatments and laboratory procedures.
• Schedule appointments and enter dates into the scheduler; conduct reminder calls.
• Greet patients and visitors; register patients and update records.
• Coordinate referrals and collect payments; maintain charts and supplies.

Skills

Patient rooming

Clinical procedures

Phone triage

Scheduling appointments

Education

ABHES/CAAHEP medical assisting program

NCCA/NHA accredited program

Regionally/nationally accredited program

Tools

EMR system

Computerized scheduler

Job description

## Medical Assistant, OBGYNApply: Onsite: Mercyhealth Burchard Hills- Freeport, IL: Full time: Posted Today: 50133-1**OVERVIEW** This role provides both clinical and administrative support in a busy clinic, including rooming patients, collecting assessment information, assisting with exams and procedures, and supporting laboratory and screening activities. Additional responsibilities include scheduling appointments, registering patients, coordinating referrals, answering phones, maintaining patient records, collecting payments, and managing supplies.**SCHEDULE:** 40-hours per week **SHIFT:** Days **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*** Rooms patients, collects assessment data and prepares patient according to specific need.* Assists in examination, treatment and other clinic procedures.* Assists with laboratory procedures, screening tests and QI projects.* Answers telephone and either responds to inquiry, directs caller to appropriate personnel, or initiates a triage slip for response by medical personnel.* Schedules appointments and enters appointment date and time into computerized scheduler.* Conducts reminder calls to all patients.* Greet and directs patients, salespeople, and visitors.* Registers patients by verifying that patient's record is up to date and accurate.* Makes appropriate changes in computer system and on patient's chart.* Coordinates referrals for patients through insurance and other physician offices.* Collects payment from patients and issues receipt where applicable.* Prepares and maintains patient charts.* Maintains and orders supplies.**EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE**Graduate of a medical assistant program accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), or graduate of a medical assistant program in a post secondary school or college that has institutional accreditation by a regional accrediting commission or by a national accrediting organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education, or a graduate of an educational program accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), such as the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Experience in a program with a clinical rotation preferred.**CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE*** Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.* Medication injection training and pharmacology is a required competency to perform medication administration.**OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES** N/A**LEVEL OF SUPERVISION**Some independent judgment is required, but decisions are limited by standard practices or procedures.**SUPERVISES**N/A**PAY RANGE:**$18.28 - $26.51Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:* Medical, Dental, Vision* Life & Disability Insurance* FSA/HSA Options* Generous, accruing paid time off* Paid Parental and caregiver leave* Career advancement and educational opportunities* Tuition and certification reimbursement* Certification Reimbursement* Well-being Programs* Employee Discounts* On-Demand Pay* Financial Education* Annual recognition/awards events* Partner appreciation days* Family entertainment/attractions discount* Community service/improvement opportunities