Medical Assistant (MA) - Occupational Health

Hospital Sisters Health System•Springfield, IL

6d•$20 - $29•Hybrid

About The Position

HSHS Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant for our Priority Care location. In addition to all Medical Assistant functions, performs a wide variety of activities that support occupational health services, which may include both direct patient care, as well as office functions, depending on the size of the assigned area. Services include drug screening, breath alcohol testing, physicals, work comp injuries, EKG, Respirator Fit testing, Audio screening, Spirometry testing, lab draws, and vision testing. The role may involve traveling onsite to clients for drug screening and breath alcohol testing.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED is required.
Graduate from accredited medical assistant program with coursework in pharmaceuticals and medicine administration practicum or 1 year of medical assistant experience is required.
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) is required within 60 days of hire.
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).
Certification as an urine DOT substance testing collector within 90 days of employment is required.
Certification as a breathe DOT substance testing collector within 90 days of employment is required.

Nice To Haves

One year of clinical experience in an occupational health setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs a wide variety of activities that support occupational health services.
Provides direct patient care.
Performs office functions.
Will be certified for drug screening once hired.
Provides services such as drug screening, breath alcohol testing, physicals, work comp injuries, EKG, Respirator Fit testing, Audio screening, Spirometry testing, lab draws, and vision testing.
May go onsite to clients for drug screening and breath alcohol testing.

Benefits

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 and short-term and long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
ID theft coverage
Colleague rewards and recognition program
Discount program