Medical Assistant - Gastroenterlogy

Hospital Sisters Health System • Saint Joseph, 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 that use assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation skills. 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 patient visits.

This is a shared position between Breese Gastro and Highland Gastro. The scheduled hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with Thursday afternoons off. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week.

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 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.

Nice To Haves

• One year of clinical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to 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.
• Perform 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 combining vacation, sick, and personal days.
• Retirement benefits, including HSHS contributions.
• Educational assistance up to $5,250 per calendar year and tuition discounts at select colleges.
• Adoption assistance 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed