Medical Assistant - Orthopedic Clinic

Hospital Sisters Health System•O'Fallon, IL

23h•$20 - $29

About The Position

The Medical Assistant performs a wide variety of activities that may include direct patient care, administrative work, and laboratory functions. Direct patient care may involve working with patients of all ages in person and over the phone, using 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. Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program is required. At the department’s discretion, one or more years of Medical Assistant experience may be considered in lieu of program completion. One year of clinical experience is preferred. 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 certification is required within 60 days of hire. The scheduled workweek is 40 hours. HSHS describes a benefits package intended to support colleagues’ overall well-being; colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for benefits. The stated pay range is $20.00–$29.00, with actual pay based on factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications, and education.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program; at the department’s discretion, one or more years of Medical Assistant experience may be considered in lieu of program completion.
Medical Assistant certification or registration required, or must be obtained within 90 days of the start date, from one of the credentialing organizations listed in the posting.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification 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 under the direct supervision of a physician and/or mid-level provider.
Perform administrative and laboratory functions.
Carry out reception activities, including greeting and assisting patients and visitors.
Help complete the business side of a patient visit.

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.
Up to $5,250 in educational assistance each 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.