Medical Assistant (MA) - Family Medicine

Hospital Sisters Health System O'Fallon, IL, US

$19 - $27.55 / hour

Pay Range:

$19.00 - $27.55

A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.

HSHS is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) to join our Family Medicine clinic. Ideal candidates are patient focused, mission driven caregivers looking for an opportunity to apply clinical knowledge to coordinate and perform hands on care to support expert, compassionate care to our patients.

Position Specifics:
o Department: Family Medicine Clinic
o Core Function: Medical Assistant
o Schedule: Monday-Friday. 40 Hrs/Wk., Variable schedule (6:45-4:45 - Dependent on shift) or 8:00-5:00 PM).
o Facility: - O’Fallon – Family Medicine Green Mount Road
o Clinic Location: O’Fallon, IL
o Sign On Bonus: $5,000
o Compensation that aligns with your experience

Education Qualifications

Completion from an accredited Medical Assistant program is required.
1 or more years of Medical Assistant experience may be considered in lieu of completion of program per department discretion.

Experience Qualifications

One year of clinical experience - Preferred

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations

Medical Assistant (MA) Certification/Registration required or must be obtained within 90 days of start date from one of the following credentialing organizations:
1. Certified MA from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
2. Registered MA from American Medical Technologists (AMT)
3. National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
4. Certified Clinical MA (CCMA) from National Healthcare Association (NHA)
5. Registered MA from American Allied Health (AAH)
6. Nationally Registered CMA (NRCMA) from National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
7. Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) or Medical Assistant Certification (MAC) from American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)
8. Podiatric MA Certified (PMAC) from American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)
9. Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) from International Joint Commission on Allied Personnel in Ophthalmology (IJCAHPO)
10. Certified Clinical MA (CCMA) from National Performance Specialists (NPS)
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) is required within 60 days of hire.

Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.

Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.

Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.

Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.

Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
Retirement benefits including HSHS
contributions.
Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!

Benefits

HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process

Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants.

Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions.

These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS.

Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org

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