Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant

OSF HealthCare is dedicated to providing Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career.

Expected pay for this position is $20.41 - $24.01/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an hourly position.

Overview

The certified medical assistant will perform delegated clinical and administrative duties consistent with medical assistant program education, training, and experience. May work in both the clinical and front office functions of the practice providing clerical support, assisting in the delivery of health care and patient care support activities at the direction of the physician/provider. The incumbent performs the duties described below in accordance with the specific needs of the practice. If working in the rural health clinic setting, will be required to have BLS through the American Heart Association.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or GED AND certificate of completion or diploma from a medical assistant program including an internship/externship.

OR education equivalency: at least 6 months experience in certified medical assistant role.

OR proof of completion of on-the-job training/education program for certified medical assisting in another healthcare organization.

Licensure/certification: CMA-certified medical assistant current certification by one of the following approved certifying agencies:

• American association of medical assistants (AAMA), earning CMA credential.
• American medical technologists (AMT), earning RMA credential.
• National center for competency testing (NCCT), earning NCMA credential.
• National healthcare association (NHA), earning CCMA credential.
• National association for health professionals (NAHP).
• American allied health (AAH).

Other skills/knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience: Previous experience as a medical office assistant or CNA or equivalent, previous experience with an electronic health record, phlebotomy.

Licensure/certification: If working in the rural health clinic setting, will be required to have BLS through the American Heart Association.

OSF HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer.