Medical Assistant
Clinical Support Services | Quincy, IL | Full Time and Part Time | From $18.00 to $22.00 per hour
About the Role:
We are seeking a Medical Assistant to join our Emergency Room team in Quincy, IL. This is an in-person-only role focused on physician support. The Medical Assistant will work closely with providers to enhance patient care through accurate documentation, care coordination, and assistance with basic procedures in a fast-paced ER setting.
Key Responsibilities:
Documentation support: Accurately enter patient histories, provider assessments, and care plans into the EMR under provider direction and with AI assistance.
Care coordination: Assist in arranging discharge instructions, follow-up tests, procedures, and appointments as directed by the provider.
Specialist communication: Page specialists and consultants on behalf of providers.
Ancillary department liaison: Coordinate with lab, radiology, and other departments to address result delays or clarify orders.
Basic procedure assistance: Support providers during basic procedures (e.g., patient positioning, wound care, splinting, etc.) in accordance with hospital policy and state law.
Compliance: Adhere to HIPAA, infection control, hospital, and accreditation standards.
Compensation & Benefits:
Base pay: $18.00 – $22.00 per hour, based on experience.
Shift differentials: +$1.00/hour for nights; +$1.00/hour for weekends; (+$2.00/hour for weekend nights)
Holidays: 1.5x base pay.
Benefits: Health insurance and 401(k) plan.
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Current certification (or obtained within 45 days of employment; certification reimbursement offered) as a CCMA (NHA), CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), or NCMA (NCCT).
Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
Ability to perform effectively in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
Availability for partial nights, weekends, and holidays. Shifts are 10 hours.
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 10 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience in emergency, urgent care, or acute care settings preferred.
Familiarity with EMR systems (Epic, Cerner, Altera, or similar preferred).
Why Join Our Team?
Directly support emergency care providers delivering life-saving care.
Gain valuable experience in high-acuity emergency medicine.
Competitive pay, differentials, and benefits with room for growth.