Senior Medical Assistant

Additional Information About the Role Come join our team as a full-time Medical Assistant with BJC Medical Group in Edwardsville, IL, this is a rare opportunity to join a great team! $2,500 Sign-On Bonus Eligible 40-Hours per week Day Shift Benefit Eligible NO CALL, NO WEEKENDS, NO HOLIDAYS Overview BJC Medical Group is the multi-specialty physician organization of BJC HealthCare and includes over 600 doctors and advanced practice providers who are affiliated with the top-ranked hospitals in the area. Since 1994, BJC Medical Group has provided access to the world’s best medicine through caring people and integrated systems. The providers are nationally recognized for excellent patient satisfaction and quality health care. BJC Medical Group physicians are trained and certified in over 25 medical specialties and serve patients in more than 125 locations in the greater St. Louis, mid-Missouri and southern Illinois areas. The Heart Care Group is consistently recognized for their exceptional outcomes and patient care and our physician are among the top cardiologists. With experienced, highly respected physicians and caring staff, our practice specializes in superior diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose Provides patient care under the direction of a physician or other licensed professional. Performs select duties for the promotion of health in the care of patients and delivers care according to practice protocols and procedures. Serves as an experienced role model in a functional area within a practice, such as lab testing, OSHA/CLIA compliance, electronic health record management, specialty practice medical assisting, medical supplies management, or functional cross-training for other positions within the practice. Responsibilities Cleans, prepares and stocks supplies in exam rooms. Obtains vital signs, patient history and maintains accurate and prompt charting in the patient’s record. Performs clinical skills, such as phlebotomy, electrocardiography (EKGs), point-of-care testing and injections. Triage calls, provide test and lab results to patients and present relevant information to provider with correct medical terminology. Assists provider by preparing patients for exams, procedures and treatments. Minimum Requirements Education High School Diploma or GED Experience 2-5 years Supervisor Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications Cert/Reg in Area of Expertise Preferred Requirements Experience 5-10 years Supervisor Experience Licenses & Certifications Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Benefits and Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being. Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date Disability insurance* paid for by BJC Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution 401(k) plan with BJC match Tuition Assistance available on first day BJC Institute for Learning and Development Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time Adoption assistance *Not all benefits apply to all jobs The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr