Pay Range:
$20.50 - $29.75 A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.
The Medical Assistant II-Float is designated to float to clinics/departments based on the MA's competency level. Provides clinical expertise and functional direction to team members to ensure the continuity of patient services. Serves as the expert resource and mentor within the service area. Works closely with the manager to plan, implement, and facilitate the work activity of the area to accomplish goals and objectives. The Medical Assistant II-Float is required to complete appropriate competency and cross training to float to designated clinics/departments. Performs a wide variety of activities that may include both direct patient care, as well as administrative and laboratory functions, depending on the size of the assigned area. 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. This position requires driving to other HSHS clinics, in the region as assigned.
Education Qualifications Graduate from accredited medical assistant program required, with coursework in pharmaceuticals and medicine administration practicum OR credentialing/licensure from an organization other than HSHS that meets the requirements of Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE), which requires passage of an examination and recertification.
Experience Qualifications 2 years of clinical experience as a Medical Assistant 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 with in 60 days of hire.
Job Description Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40 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…