Medical Assistant - Primary Care

Hospital Sisters Health System•Shiloh, IL

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant performs a wide variety of activities, including direct patient care and administrative and laboratory functions. Direct patient care may involve patients of all ages, in person and over the phone, and tasks requiring assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation skills. All patient care is provided under the direct supervision of a physician and/or mid-level provider. The role may also include reception activities, greeting and assisting patients and visitors, and helping complete the business side of a patient visit. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week. HSHS serves communities throughout Illinois and Wisconsin through hospitals, health centers, and clinics. Its culture is based on respect, care, competence, and joy, with a focus on continually improving care and keeping patients at the center of the organization.

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.
Medical Assistant certification or registration from an approved credentialing organization is required, or must be obtained within 90 days of the start date.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

One year of clinical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform direct patient care activities for patients of all ages, in person and over the phone.
Complete patient-care tasks involving assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation skills.
Provide patient care under the direct supervision of a physician and/or mid-level provider.
Perform administrative and laboratory functions.
Greet and assist patients and visitors as part of reception activities.
Help complete the business side of a patient visit.

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for eligible colleagues.
Paid Time Off 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, with no waiting period.
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.