Outpatient Medical Assistant — Day Shift, No Call

BJC HealthCare; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits eligible

No call/No weekends/No holidays

Job summary

BJC Medical Group in Edwardsville, Illinois, is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join a team-oriented outpatient setting. The MA provides clinical support under a physician’s direction, including phlebotomy, EKGs, injections, vital signs, and charting while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

No weekends, no on-call requirements, and a $2,500 sign-on bonus are among the benefits. High school diploma or GED and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• No prior experience required.
• CPR certification.
• Outpatient setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, prepares and stocks exam room supplies.
• Obtains vital signs and medical history; documents charting.
• Performs phlebotomy, EKGs, point-of-care tests, and injections.
• Triage calls and communicates test results to provider with proper terminology.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Injections

Vital signs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Come join our team as a full-time Medical Assistant with BJC Medical Group in Edwardsville, Illinois, this is a rare opportunity to join a great team!

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

Overview

BJC Medical Group is the multi-specialty physician organization of BJC HealthCare and includes over 600 doctors and advanced practice providers who are affiliated with the top-ranked hospitals in the area.

Since 1994, BJC Medical Group has provided access to the world’s best medicine through caring people and integrated systems. The providers are nationally recognized for excellent patient satisfaction and quality health care.

BJC Medical Group physicians are trained and certified in over 25 medical specialties and serve patients in more than 125 locations in the greater St. Louis, mid-Missouri and southern Illinois areas.

North County Endocrinology and GI Associates in located in North St. Louis County.

Preferred Qualifications

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 provider 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 Requirements

Experience

<2 years

Licenses & Certifications

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, 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

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer