Outpatient Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Admin

HSHS Medical Group; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

HSHS Medical Group in Carbondale, IL is hiring an Outpatient Medical Assistant to support clinicians across patient care, intake, and lab tasks. The role includes direct patient contact, telephone triage, and some front-desk duties under physician supervision.

Candidates should complete an accredited Medical Assistant program; 1+ year of MA experience preferred; MA certification is required within 90 days; BLS within 60 days. The pay range is $20.00–$29.00 per hour and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Completion from an accredited Medical Assistant program is required.
• 1 or more years of Medical Assistant experience may be considered in lieu of completion of program per department discretion.
• One year of clinical experience - Preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of activities that may include both direct patient care and administrative and laboratory functions.
• Direct patient care may include working with patients of all ages, in-person and over the phone, completing tasks involving assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation skills.
• All patient care is provided under the direct supervision of the physician and/or mid-level provider.
• Medical assistants may engage in reception activities, greeting and assisting patients and visitors, and help complete the business side of a patient visit.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Education

Medical Assistant program completion

BLS Certification

Job description

HSHS Medical Group in Carbondale, IL is hiring an Outpatient Medical Assistant to support clinicians across patient care, intake, and lab tasks. The role includes direct patient contact, telephone triage, and some front-desk duties under physician supervision.

Candidates should complete an accredited Medical Assistant program; 1+ year of MA experience preferred; MA certification is required within 90 days; BLS within 60 days. The pay range is $20.00–$29.00 per hour and benefits are offered.