Medical Assistant II-Float

Hospital Sisters Health System•Zion, IL

About The Position

The Medical Assistant II-Float works across clinics and departments as assigned, based on competency level, and must complete appropriate competency and cross-training for designated locations. The role provides clinical expertise and functional direction to team members, serves as an expert resource and mentor, and works with the manager to plan, implement, and facilitate work activities that support departmental goals. Depending on the assigned area, responsibilities may include direct patient care and administrative and laboratory functions. Patient care may involve patients of all ages, in person and over the phone, and use assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation skills. Care is provided under the direct supervision of a physician and/or mid-level provider. The role may also include reception duties, greeting and assisting patients and visitors, and helping complete the business aspects of patient visits. Driving to other HSHS clinics in the region as assigned is required.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited medical assistant program, including coursework in pharmaceuticals and a medicine administration practicum; alternatively, hold credentialing or licensure from an organization other than HSHS that meets CMS requirements for Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE), including passage of an examination and recertification.
At least 2 years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant.
Medical Assistant certification or registration from one of the listed credentialing organizations, required or to be obtained within 90 days of the start date.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, required within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Float to clinics and departments according to competency level and assigned needs.
Complete required competency and cross-training for designated clinics and departments.
Provide clinical expertise and functional direction to team members to support continuity of patient services.
Serve as an expert resource and mentor within the service area.
Work with the manager to plan, implement, and facilitate work activities to accomplish area goals and objectives.
Perform direct patient care, administrative, and laboratory functions as required by the assigned area.
Provide patient care to patients of all ages, in person and over the phone, using assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation skills.
Perform reception activities, including greeting and assisting patients and visitors, and help complete the business side of patient visits.
Drive to other HSHS clinics in the region as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage
Paid Time Off
Retirement benefits, including HSHS contributions
Educational assistance of up to $5,250 per calendar year and tuition discounts at select colleges
Adoption assistance of up to $7,500
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