Medical Assistant

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois

. Room patients, collect assessment data, and prepare patients according to specific needs .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeFreeport • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $18 - $29 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care coordination, including rooming patients, conducting assessments, and managing medical records. Holds necessary certifications and training for medication administration and CPR/BLS, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards.

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Medical Assistant Program GraduateCPR CertificationBLS CertificationMedication Injection TrainingClinical Rotation Experience

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentLaboratory ProceduresAppointment SchedulingPatient Chart MaintenanceInsurance CoordinationPayment CollectionComputerized SchedulingPharmacology KnowledgeQuality Improvement ProjectsIndependent Judgment

Soft Skills

CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Computerized SchedulerPatient Chart System

Certifications & Qualifications

CPR CertificationBLS Certification

Industry Keywords

Medical AssistantPatient CareClinical ProceduresHealthcare CompliancePatient Referrals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Room patients, collect assessment data, and prepare patients according to specific needs
Assist with examinations, treatment, and other clinic procedures
Assist with laboratory procedures, screening tests, and QI projects
Answer telephone inquiries, direct callers, or initiate triage slips for medical personnel
Schedule appointments and enter appointment information into the computerized scheduler
Conduct reminder calls to patients
Greet and direct patients, salespeople, and visitors
Register patients and verify that records are current and accurate
Update the computer system and patient charts
Coordinate patient referrals through insurance and other physician offices
Collect patient payments and issue receipts where applicable
Prepare and maintain patient charts
Maintain and order supplies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of a medical assistant program accredited by ABHES or CAAHEP, or an appropriately institutionally accredited post-secondary medical assistant program, or an NCCA-accredited educational program such as NHA
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days
Medication injection training and pharmacology is a required competency to perform medication administration
Experience in a program with a clinical rotation preferred
Some independent judgment is required, with decisions limited by standard practices or procedures

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
Life & Disability Insurance
FSA/HSA Options
Generous, accruing paid time off
Paid Parental and caregiver leave
Career advancement and educational opportunities
Tuition and certification reimbursement
Certification Reimbursement
Well-being Programs
Employee Discounts
On-Demand Pay
Financial Education
Annual recognition/awards events
Partner appreciation days
Family entertainment/attractions discount
Community service/improvement opportunities