Medical Assistant (MA) - Float Pool

Hospital Sisters Health System Highland, IL 62249, US

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$19 - $27.55 / hour

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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 Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant Float to join our Highland area clinics. Ideal candidates are patient focused, mission driven caregivers looking for an opportunity to apply clinical knowledge in a primary care ambulatory setting responsible for rooming and assessment of patients, preparing examination rooms, and coordination of care. Medical assistants may also engage in reception activities, greeting and assisting patients and visitors, and help complete the business side of a patient visit. This position requires driving to other HSHS clinics, in the region as assigned.

Position Specifics:

Department: Divisional Float Pool

Core Function: Nursing Support

Schedule: Full time, 40 hrs/wk, Monday-Friday. (Hours may vary).

Facility: Highland – SJH Medical Office Building

Clinic Locations: Greenville, Breese, and Highland, IL

Sign On Bonus: $5,000

Float Differential ($2.50) and Mileage from Highland (home location)

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 is required.

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 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.

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.

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