Medical Assistant (MA) I - Multispecialty

Hospital Sisters Health System•Decatur, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

HSHS is seeking a Medical Assistant I (MA) to join their team in the Multispecialty Care clinic in Decatur, IL. Ideal candidates are patient-focused, mission-driven caregivers looking for an opportunity to apply clinical knowledge to coordinate and perform hands-on care to support expert, compassionate care to cardiac patients. This is a full-time position, 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, within the Multispecialty Medicine department. HSHS offers compensation that aligns with experience and a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Hospital Sisters Health System is a multi-institutional health care system serving communities throughout Illinois and Wisconsin, with 13 hospitals and numerous community-based health centers and clinics. With over 13,000 colleagues, HSHS has built a culture based on core values of respect, care, competence, and joy, striving to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with advanced technologies and treatments, always focusing on the patient.

Requirements

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)
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 American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Registered MA from American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), Certified Clinical MA (CCMA) from National Healthcare Association (NHA), Registered MA from American Allied Health (AAH), Nationally Registered CMA (NRCMA) from National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) or Medical Assistant Certification (MAC) from American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), Podiatric MA Certified (PMAC) from American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) from International Joint Commission on Allied Personnel in Ophthalmology (IJCAHPO), Certified Clinical MA (CCMA) from National Performance Specialists (NPS)
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) is required within 60 days of hire
HSHS requires COVID-19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption for all colleagues (does not apply to positions that are classified as 100% remote)

Nice To Haves

One year of clinical experience

Responsibilities

Apply clinical knowledge to coordinate and perform hands on care to support expert, compassionate care to cardiac patients

Benefits

Sign On Bonus: $5,000
Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes 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 to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need
Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions
Education Assistance benefits include 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