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Registered Medical Assistant

BJC Medical Group

Posted 3 days ago

Full Time

Alton, Illinois

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant provides clinical support under a physician's direction, including obtaining vital signs and maintaining patient records. Responsibilities also include performing phlebotomy, EKGs, and triaging patient calls.

Qualifications

You have a High School Diploma or GED and are prepared to perform clinical assistance duties under supervision. You demonstrate skills in phlebotomy, EKG, injections, point-of-care testing, taking vital signs, and documenting patient histories with accurate charting. CPR certification is preferred, and you are able to work full-time daytime shifts with no call, weekends, or holidays.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Phlebotomy

EKG

Point-of-Care Testing

Injections

Vital Signs

Medical History Taking

Medical Charting

CPR

Job Description

Additional Information About the Role

Come 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 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.

Alton Surgery is a general surgery practice located on the campus of Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton, Illinois.


Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The 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.

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.

    • Minimum Requirements

    Education

  • High School Diploma or GED

    • Experience

  • No Experience

    • Supervisor Experience

  • No Experience

    • Licenses & Certifications

  • Cert/Reg in Area of Expertise

    • Preferred Requirements

    Experience

  • <2 years

    • 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, vison, 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

    To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

    *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

    BJC Medical Group

    BJC Medical Group has more than 600 doctors and specialists who care for thousands of people every day. With over 120 locations in greater St. Louis, mid-Missouri and southern Illinois, there’s a BJC doctor close to you, wherever you live. Plus, because we’re all part of BJC HealthCare, we’re backed by the research and technology resources of one of the top health care organizations in the country. We aim to strengthen the physician-patient bond by developing long-term, healing relationships and offering exceptional patient experiences. BJC HealthCare has ranked as one of the top workplaces among large employers in the seventh annual St. Louis Post-Dispatch Top Workplaces for 2018 program. BJC is one of 150 Greater St. Louis employers to receive the award and the only health care system to make the list. There is no better time to join our team and share your exceptional talents to help make medicine better. Explore our opportunities and apply today! www.bjc.org/jobs
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