Certified Medical Assistant - Primary Care
About The Position
Responsible for working collaboratively with physicians and other caregivers to deliver appropriate treatment and medical interventions in an ambulatory office setting. At Southern Illinois Healthcare, we realize that in order to provide our surrounding communities with excellent care, we must begin by providing our employees with that same care and appreciation. We offer rich opportunities to develop and grow professionally, an environment of excellence in patient care, and the awareness that everything we accomplish is a direct outgrowth of the superb efforts and dedication of our employees. Working to put the right people, exhibiting the right attitude and behaviors, in the right roles is not just a goal, but a priority of Southern Illinois Healthcare. For the health of you and our patients, SIH and SIH Medical Group campuses are tobacco free. We are excited you are here and are proud to offer experiential learning opportunities for students at every stage of career development. As a student at SIH, you will see first-hand how the work we are doing supports OUR MISSION: to improve the health and well-being of all the people in the communities we serve. Your future is bright, and we are honored that you chose SIH to be part of your career journey.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Current BLS certification; BLS from American Heart Association (AHA) preferred
- Certification for Medical Assisting required – (NCCT, AAMA, NHA or NAHP preferred).
- Ability to perform manual blood pressure required.
Nice To Haves
- 1 year of clinical office experience preferred.
- 1 year of customer service experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills to understand and address patient care needs based on all available facts and information.
- Demonstrate quality communication skills between the care team, outside agencies, patients, and their families through written, verbal, observation, and empathy skills.
- Assist in onboarding and continued education of new nursing staff and the nursing team within department.
- Assist in care navigation for patients and their families through education on treatment plan, options, and resources to meet care needs.
- Demonstrates completed competency for accurate and appropriate documentation in the EMR and patient care following scope of clinical role outlined in policy.
- Rooms the patient and documents required and updated clinical information in the electronic medical record following policy and procedures for process.
- Follows office procedures to monitor expiration dates and storage conditions of medications and supplies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
