Medical Assistant - Family Medicine

Hospital Sisters Health System•Edwardsville, IL

About The Position

The Medical Assistant performs a wide variety of activities that may include direct patient care, administrative work, and laboratory functions, depending on the size of the assigned area. Direct patient care may involve patients of all ages, both in person and over the phone, and tasks involving assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. All patient care is provided under the direct supervision of a physician and/or mid-level provider. The position may also include reception duties, greeting and assisting patients and visitors, and supporting the business side of patient visits. The role requires driving to other HSHS clinics in the region as assigned. This is a float position for Dr. Naate at Edwardsville.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program is required; one or more years of Medical Assistant experience may be considered in lieu of program completion, at the department's discretion.
One year of clinical experience is required.
Medical Assistant certification or registration is required, or must be obtained within 90 days of the start date from one of the listed credentialing organizations.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 60 days of hire.
Ability to travel by car to other HSHS clinics in the region as assigned.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care to patients of all ages, in person and over the phone, under the direct supervision of a physician and/or mid-level provider.
Complete patient-care tasks involving assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
Perform administrative and laboratory functions as needed, depending on the assigned area's size.
Perform reception activities, including greeting and assisting patients and visitors.
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 for eligible colleagues.
Paid Time Off (PTO) combining vacation, sick, and personal days.
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.
Identity theft coverage.
Colleague rewards and recognition program.
Discount program.