Medical Assistant Student

Mercy Health Corporation; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Time off

On-demand pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Mercyhealth in Janesville, WI seeks a PRN Medical Assistant to support clinical operations by rooming patients, collecting assessment data, and assisting with exams and procedures.

The role includes scheduling appointments, coordinating referrals, handling payments, and maintaining patient charts, with CPR/BLS certification as required within 90 days. Training will be provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ABHES/CAAHEP accredited medical assistant program or equivalent
• Clinical rotation experience preferred
• Planned program completion within 1 year of hire

Responsibilities

• Room patients and collect assessment data
• Assist with examinations, treatments and clinic procedures
• Assist with laboratory procedures and screenings
• Answer calls and triage inquiries as needed
• Schedule and enter appointments in the scheduler
• Coordinate referrals and insurance communications
• Collect payments and issue receipts
• Maintain patient charts and records
• Order and restock supplies

Skills

Communication skills

Medical assisting

Patient-focused care

Education

ABHES/CAAHEP accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

OVERVIEW

Provides clinical and administrative support by rooming patients, collecting assessment information, assisting with exams and procedures, and supporting laboratory and screening activities. Also coordinates appointments and referrals, maintains accurate patient records, handles phone and in-person inquiries, collects payments, and helps ensure efficient daily clinic operations.

SCHEDULE

PRN

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.
• 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.

Planned program completion within 1 year upon hire.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

N/A

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Some independent judgment is required, but decisions are limited by standard practices or procedures.

PAY RANGE

$15.00 - $21.75

Mercyhealth 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 benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.

At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women