Medical Assistant (REG)

Alton Memorial Hospital; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Eligible

Outpatient

40 Hours per Week

Day Shift

Benefit Eligible

NO CALL, NO WEEKENDS, NO HOLIDAYS

Job summary

Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton, Illinois, is seeking a Medical Assistant for the BJC Medical Group. This full-time role supports physicians with vital signs, specimen collection, phlebotomy and EKGs, and maintains patient records according to practice protocols.

The position offers a day shift, 40 hours per week, benefit eligibility, and a $2,500 sign-on bonus eligible. There is no on-call, weekends, or holidays required, and outpatient care is provided.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: No Experience.
• Licenses & Certifications: Cert/Reg in Area of Expertise.

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 providers with correct medical terminology.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Additional Information

Come join our team as a full‑time Medical Assistant with BJC Medical Group in Alton, Illinois. This is a rare opportunity to join a great team!

• Outpatient
• $2,500 Sign‑On Bonus Eligible
• 40‑Hours per week
• Day Shift
• Benefit Eligible
• NO CALL, NO WEEKENDS, NO HOLIDAYS

Overview

Since 1937, Alton Memorial Hospital has cared for residents in Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding communities in a five‑county area. Starting as a land gift to the community from the Smith family, Alton Memorial today is a full‑service acute care hospital. Alton Memorial offers patients a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery services, medical imaging, interventional and diagnostic heart services, cancer care, rehabilitation, 24‑hour emergency care, ambulance services and more.

Role Purpose

The Medical Assistant (MA) provides medical assistance 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 providers with correct medical terminology.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: No Experience
• Supervisor Experience: No Experience
• Licenses & Certifications: Cert/Reg in Area of Expertise

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 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

Equal Opportunity Employer