Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Parental and caregiver leave

Tuition and certification reimbursemen

Certification Reimbursement

Well-being Programs

Employee Discounts

On-Demand Pay

Financial Education

Recognition events

Community service opportunities

Job summary

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical operations across multiple departments. The role includes patient rooming, data collection, charting, and basic exam assistance in a fast-paced environment.

Required is graduation from an ABHES/CAAHEP-accredited MA program or equivalent, with CPR/BLS certification within 90 days and medication administration training as a competency.

Qualifications

• Graduate of ABHES/CAAHEP-accredited medical assistant program or equivalent accreditation.
• Clinical rotation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Rooms patients, collects assessment data and prepares patient according to need.
• Assists in examination, treatment and clinic procedures.
• Assists with laboratory procedures, screening tests and quality improvement projects.
• Answers calls and triages as needed for medical staff.
• Schedules appointments and documents times in the scheduler.
• Performs reminder calls and greets patients and visitors.
• Verifies patient records and updates charts in the system.
• Coordinates referrals through insurance and physician offices.
• Collects payments and issues receipts where applicable.
• Prepares and maintains patient charts; orders supplies.

Education

MA program accreditation ABHES/CAAHEP

Job description

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical operations across multiple departments. The role includes patient rooming, data collection, charting, and basic exam assistance in a fast-paced environment.

Required is graduation from an ABHES/CAAHEP-accredited MA program or equivalent, with CPR/BLS certification within 90 days and medication administration training as a competency.