Medical Assistant: Patient Care, Records & Admin Support

Anderson Hospital; Staunton (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Hospital in Staunton, IL is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide administrative support and assist clinicians. Responsibilities include scheduling, front-desk duties, patient registration, collecting demographics, verifying insurance, and handling payments.

Clinical duties under physician or mid-level supervision include rooming patients, taking vital signs, histories, preparing for exams, drawing blood, and giving medications as directed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of a medical assistant program required.
• Medical terminology course or background required.
• Experience in a medical setting preferred, prior MA experience desired.
• Must be able to perform computer tasks.

Responsibilities

• Registration, medical records, scheduling, telephone tasks and related duties.
• Clinical duties: rooming patients, taking vital signs, recording medical histories, preparing for examinations, drawing blood and administering medications as directed.
• Provide care in a safe and effective manner.
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records.
• Demonstrate effective communication with patients, families and coworkers.
• Demonstrate flexibility to meet staffing needs.
• Maintain a well-organized environment.
• Knowledge of insurance requirements and ability to obtain prior authorization or pre-certification for services.
• Provide scribe services for physician or mid-level provider, as needed.

Job description

Anderson Hospital in Staunton, IL is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide administrative support and assist clinicians. Responsibilities include scheduling, front-desk duties, patient registration, collecting demographics, verifying insurance, and handling payments.

Clinical duties under physician or mid-level supervision include rooming patients, taking vital signs, histories, preparing for exams, drawing blood, and giving medications as directed.