Medical Assistant (MA)/PCT - Cardiology

Hospital Sisters Health System • Springfield, IL

9d • $19 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

HSHS Prairie Cardiovascular is seeking a Medical Assistant or Patient Care Tech to join our Springfield Cardiovascular team. The ideal candidates will be patient-focused, mission-driven caregivers looking for an opportunity to apply clinical knowledge in a primary care ambulatory setting. Responsibilities include rooming and assessment of patients, preparing examination rooms, and coordination of care. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Completion from an accredited Medical Assistant program is required.
• 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
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Graduate of an approved school for Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or successful completion of a Patient Care Technician program or an Active EMT license is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.

Nice To Haves

• 1 or more years of Medical Assistant experience may be considered in lieu of completion of program per department discretion.
• One year of clinical experience - Preferred
• 1 of year of experience in patient or clinical care may be considered in lieu of education.

Responsibilities

• Rooming and assessment of patients
• Preparing examination rooms
• Coordination of care
• Provides direct and non-direct patient care according to their scope of practice.
• Understands and reacts effectively to the unique needs of all patients.
• Works collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team to provide safe patient care.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED