Medical Assistant I

Hospital Sisters Health System•Decatur, IL

3d•$19 - $28

About The Position

Performs a wide variety of activities that may include direct patient care, administrative functions, and laboratory functions. Direct patient care may involve patients of all ages, both in person and over the phone, and tasks involving assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation skills. All patient care is provided under the direct supervision of a physician and/or mid-level provider. The position may also include reception activities, greeting and assisting patients and visitors, and helping complete the business side of a patient visit. Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program is required. One or more years of Medical Assistant experience may be considered in lieu of program completion at the department’s discretion. One year of clinical experience is preferred. Medical Assistant certification or registration from an accepted credentialing organization is required, or must be obtained within 90 days of the start date. Basic Life Support certification is required within 60 days of hire. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week. Pay ranges from $19.00 to $27.55; actual pay depends on relevant experience, skills, training, certifications, and education.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program; one or more years of Medical Assistant experience may be considered in lieu of program completion at department discretion.
Medical Assistant certification or registration required, or must be obtained within 90 days of the start date. Accepted credentials include those from AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA, AAH, NAHP, AMCA, APMA, IJCAHPO, or NPS.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

One year of clinical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care to patients of all ages, in person and over the phone, under the direct supervision of a physician and/or mid-level provider.
Complete patient-care tasks involving assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation skills.
Perform administrative and laboratory functions.
Greet and assist patients and visitors in reception activities.
Help complete the business side of a patient visit.

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for eligible colleagues.
Paid Time Off (PTO) combining vacation, sick, and personal days.
Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
Educational assistance up to $5,250 per calendar year and tuition discounts at select colleges, with no waiting period.
Adoption assistance up to $7,500 for eligible adoption-related expenses.
Wellness program with incentives.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Flexible spending accounts.
Employee assistance program.
Identity theft coverage.
Colleague rewards and recognition program.
Discount program.