Medical Assistant I - Cardiology

Hospital Sisters Health System•Springfield, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing a wide variety of activities that may include both direct patient care, as well as administrative and laboratory functions. Direct patient care encompasses working with patients of all ages, in-person and over the phone, utilizing assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation skills. All patient care is provided under the direct supervision of a physician and/or mid-level provider. Medical assistants may also handle reception duties, greeting and assisting patients and visitors, and managing the business aspects of patient visits. The role is for the Cardiology department, scheduled Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week, at the Springfield - Prairie Cardiovascular Clinic in Springfield, IL. The organization, HSHS, operates 13 hospitals and numerous health centers across Illinois and Wisconsin, with over 13,000 colleagues, focusing on core values of respect, care, competence, and joy, and a commitment to patient-centered care and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Completion from an accredited Medical Assistant program is required (1 or more years of Medical Assistant experience may be considered in lieu of program completion per department discretion)
Medical Assistant (MA) Certification/Registration required or must be obtained within 90 days of start date from one of the following credentialing organizations: Certified MA from AAMA, Registered MA from AMT, National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from NCCT, Certified Clinical MA (CCMA) from NHA, Registered MA from AAH, Nationally Registered CMA (NRCMA) from NAHP, Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) or Medical Assistant Certification (MAC) from AMCA, Podiatric MA Certified (PMAC) from APMA, Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) from IJCAHPO, Certified Clinical MA (CCMA) from NPS
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) is required within 60 days of hire

Nice To Haves

One year of clinical experience

Responsibilities

Perform a wide variety of activities including direct patient care, administrative, and laboratory functions
Work with patients of all ages, in-person and over the phone, completing tasks involving assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation skills
Provide patient care under the direct supervision of a physician and/or mid-level provider
Engage in reception activities, greeting and assisting patients and visitors
Help complete the business side of a patient visit

Benefits

Sign On Bonus: $5,000
Compensation that aligns with your experience
Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues
Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance
Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions
Education Assistance benefits including up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period
Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more
Wellness program with incentives
Employer-paid life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
ID theft coverage
Colleague rewards and recognition program
Discount program