Certified Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant OpportunityCome join our team as a full-time Medical Assistant with BJC Medical Group in Alton, Illinois, this is a rare opportunity to join a great team!$2,500 Sign-On Bonus Eligible40-Hours per weekDay ShiftBenefit EligibleNO CALL, NO WEEKENDS, NO HOLIDAYSOverviewBJC 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.Alton Surgery is a general surgery practice located on the campus of Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton, Illinois.Preferred QualificationsRole PurposeThe Medical Assistant (MA) provides medical assistance under the direction of a physician or other licensed provider. This position performs select duties for the promotion of health in the care of patients and delivers care according to practice protocols and procedures.ResponsibilitiesCleans, 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.Minimum RequirementsEducation: High School Diploma or GEDExperience: No ExperienceSupervisor Experience: No ExperienceLicenses & Certifications: Cert/Reg in Area of ExpertisePreferred RequirementsExperience: <2 yearsLicenses & Certifications: Cardiopulmonary ResuscitationBJC Total RewardsAt 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, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire dateDisability insurance* paid for by BJCAnnual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution401(k) plan with BJC matchTuition Assistance available on first dayBJC Institute for Learning and DevelopmentHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal timeAdoption assistance*Not all benefits apply to all jobsThe 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