Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role:
We are seeking a Medical Assistant to join our Emergency Room team in Quincy, IL. This is an in-person-only role focused on physician support . The Medical Assistant will work closely with providers to enhance patient care through accurate documentation, care coordination, and assistance with basic procedures in a fast-paced ER setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Documentation support: Accurately enter patient histories, provider assessments, and care plans into the EMR under provider direction and with AI assistance.

• Care coordination: Assist in arranging discharge instructions, follow-up tests, procedures, and appointments as directed by the provider.

• Specialist communication: Page specialists and consultants on behalf of providers.

• Ancillary department liaison: Coordinate with lab, radiology, and other departments to address result delays or clarify orders.

• Basic procedure assistance: Support providers during basic procedures (e.g., patient positioning, wound care, splinting, etc.) in accordance with hospital policy and state law.

• Compliance: Adhere to HIPAA, infection control, hospital, and accreditation standards.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base pay: $18.00 – $22.00 per hour, based on experience.

• Shift differentials: +$1.00/hour for nights; +$1.00/hour for weekends; (+$2.00/hour for weekend nights)

• Holidays: 1.5x base pay.

• Benefits: Health insurance and 401(k) plan.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Current certification (or obtained within 45 days of employment; certification reimbursement offered) as a CCMA (NHA), CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), or NCMA (NCCT) .

• Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.

• Ability to perform effectively in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.

• Availability for partial nights, weekends, and holidays. Shifts are 10 hours.

• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 10 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in emergency, urgent care, or acute care settings preferred.

• Familiarity with EMR systems (Epic, Cerner, Altera, or similar preferred).

Why Join Our Team?

• Directly support emergency care providers delivering life-saving care.

• Gain valuable experience in high-acuity emergency medicine.

• Competitive pay, differentials, and benefits with room for growth.