Medical Assistant - Primary Care Edwardsville

BJC HealthCare • Edwardsville, IL

6h • Onsite

About The Position

BJC Medical Group is the multi-specialty physician organization of BJC HealthCare, comprising over 600 doctors and advanced practice providers affiliated with top-ranked hospitals. Established in 1994, BJC Medical Group delivers high-quality healthcare through caring professionals and integrated systems, with providers nationally recognized for patient satisfaction. Their physicians are trained and certified in over 25 medical specialties, serving patients across more than 125 locations in the greater St. Louis, mid-Missouri, and southern Illinois areas. The Medical Assistant (MA) role involves providing medical assistance under the direct supervision of a physician or other licensed provider. This position is responsible for performing specific duties to promote patient health, adhering to established practice protocols and procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• No Experience
• No Supervisor Experience
• Cert/Reg in Area of Expertise

Nice To Haves

• <2 years experience
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Responsibilities

• Cleans, prepares and stocks supplies in exam rooms.
• Obtains vital signs, patient history and maintains accurate and prompt charting in the patient's record.
• Performs clinical skills, such as phlebotomy, electrocardiography (EKGs), point-of-care testing and injections.
• Triage calls, provide test and lab results to patients and present relevant information to provider with correct medical terminology.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance
• $2500 sign on bonus (for Registered or Nationally Certified Medical Assistants)

What This Job Offers

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