medical assistant Effingham, IL
Hospital Sisters Health System
Full Time
Effingham, IL
44984 - 34955 USD ANNUAL Today
Job description
Overview:
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 health care 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.
HSHS requires COVID-19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption for all colleagues.
HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Experience
Certifications, Licenses and Registrations
Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 15 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 15,000+ 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 health care 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.
HSHS requires COVID-19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption for all colleagues.
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.
Summary:- Full-time, Day Shift
- 40 hours/week
- For more information: [email protected]
Performs a wide variety of activities that may include both direct patient care, as well as administrative and laboratory functions. Direct patient care may include working with patients of all ages, in-person and over the phone, completing tasks involving the use of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation skills. All patient care is provided under the direct supervision of the physician and/or mid-level provider. Medical assistants may also engage in reception activities, greeting and assisting patients and visitors, and help complete the business side of a patient visit.
Qualifications:Education
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
One year of clinical experience - Preferred
Certifications, Licenses and Registrations
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) is required within 60 days of hire.
Medical Assistant (MA) Certification/Registration required or must be obtained within 60 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) 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)
About Hospital Sisters Health System
CEO: Damond Boatwright
Revenue: $100 to $500 million (USD)
Size: 10000+ Employees
Type: Hospital
Website: www.hshs.org
Year Founded: 1978
Hospital Sisters Health System
www.hshs.org
Springfield, IL
Damond Boatwright
$100 to $500 million (USD)
10000+ Employees
Hospital
Health Care Services & Hospitals
1978
