Senior Medical Assistant - Siteman Cancer Center

BJC HealthCare • Shiloh, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides support to the clinical care team under the direction of the nursing staff. Duties include support of the outpatient visit through selected tasks according to practice protocols and procedures. The Sr. Medical Assistant is also integral in the ongoing quality assurance of processes as well as onboarding of new staff.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2-5 years experience
• No Supervisor Experience
• Cert/Reg in Area of Expertise

Responsibilities

• Supports the outpatient encounter with knowledge of patient flow (including scheduling appointments, tests, and lab work), insurance processes, and coordination of resources including durable medical equipment.
• Assist, as trained, in outpatient procedural visits through duties such as the set-up of instruments, labeling of specimens, and general chaperoning of patient exams.
• Performs clinical skills such as point of care testing and EKGs. Obtains patient information including vital signs, patient histories and other health information through the medical record and patient screening. Maintains accurate and prompt documentation in the medical record. Relays important information to the health care team in a timely manner.
• Regularly participates in the auditing of patient care processes. Partners with nursing leadership on projects that enhance workflow and ultimately the patient experience.
• Participates in the onboarding and training of new medical assistants and assists leadership in coaching other medical assistants.

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

What This Job Offers

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