Medical Assistant – Patient Care with Benefits

So IL Health Care Foundation; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Other Benefits

Job summary

SIHF Healthcare is seeking a Medical Assistant at State Street Center in East St. Louis, IL. This full-time position includes patient care, room preparation, and a range of clinical duties to support providers and the health center.

Responsibilities include vitals, injections, CLIA-waived tests, patient communication, and coordination of referrals. Requires HS diploma, MA program completion, and current BLS certification; familiarity with Athena is a plus. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program; certification/registration preferred.
• Requires a current BLS certification.
• Must pass basic skills assessment.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and/or direct ancillary support as directed by provider or nursing staff.
• Contact patients regarding need for evaluation or follow-up.
• Take vitals and record results; notify provider of any unusual findings.
• Prepare exam rooms and assist doctor with exams and procedures.
• Perform CLIA-waived tests and basic point-of-care testing.
• Schedule referrals and obtain prior authorizations as needed.
• Assist in training new Medical Assistants and externs.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Computer literacy

Patient interaction

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program graduate

Current BLS certification

Tools

Athena Auth Tracker

Job description

SIHF Healthcare is seeking a Medical Assistant at State Street Center in East St. Louis, IL. This full-time position includes patient care, room preparation, and a range of clinical duties to support providers and the health center.

Responsibilities include vitals, injections, CLIA-waived tests, patient communication, and coordination of referrals. Requires HS diploma, MA program completion, and current BLS certification; familiarity with Athena is a plus. Competitive benefits apply.