About this role
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Expected pay for this position is $20.41 - $24.01/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.
Overview
THIS IS A REMOTE POSITION
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Certified Medical Assistant will perform delegated clinical and administrative duties consistent with Medical Assistant program education, training, and experience. May work in both the clinical and front office functions of the practice providing clerical support, assisting in the delivery of health care and patient care support activities at the direction of the physician/provider. The incumbent performs the duties described below in accordance with the specific needs of the practice. If working in the Rural Health Clinic setting, will be required to have BLS through the American Heart Association.
Department Specifics:
This position is taking a high volume of inbound calls for medical refills and follow up questions. This position will support primary care offices and peditrics.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
High School Diploma or GED
AND Certificate of completion or Diploma from a medical assistant program including internship/ externship applied learning.
OR Education equivalency: at least 6 months experience in Certified Medical Assistant role OR proof of completion of on-the-job training/education program for certified medical assisting in another healthcare organization.
Licensure/ Certification: CMA-Certified Medical Assistant Current certification by one the following approved certifying agencies:
- American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), earning CMA credential.
- American Medical Technologists (AMT), earning RMA credential.
- National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), earning NCMA credential.
- National HealthCare Association (NHA), earning CCMA credential.
- National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) .
- American Allied Health (AAH).
Other Skills/ Knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience: Previous experience as a medical office assistant or CNA or equivalent, previous experience with an electronic health record, phlebotomy.
Licensure/ Certification: If working in the Rural Health Clinic setting, will be required to have BLS through the American Heart Association.
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Other facts
About OSF HealthCare
OSF HealthCare is an integrated health system founded by The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis. Headquartered in Peoria, Illinois, OSF HealthCare has 17 hospitals – 11 acute care, five critical access and one continuing care – with 2,305 licensed beds throughout Illinois and Michigan.
OSF employs more than 26,000 Mission Partners across 171 locations; has two colleges of nursing; operates OSF Home Care Services, an extensive network of home health and hospice services; owns Pointcore, Inc., comprised of health care-related businesses; OSF HealthCare Foundation, the philanthropic arm for the organization; and OSF Ventures, which provides investment capital for promising health care innovation startups.
In 2020, OSF OnCall was established as a digital health operating unit and includes a hospital-at-home program. OSF OnCall delivers care and services when, where and how patients prefer to receive them. OSF HealthCare has been recognized by Fortune as one of the most innovative companies in the country.
OSF consistently earns recognition for showing dedication to the well-being of its Mission Partners:
•America’s Best-in-State Employers | Forbes Magazine | 2018-2025
•150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare | Becker’s Healthcare | 2019, 2022-2025
•Best Employers for Women | Forbes Magazine | 2020
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
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What you'll do
- The Certified Medical Assistant will perform delegated clinical and administrative duties, including clerical support and assisting in patient care activities. This role involves handling a high volume of inbound calls for medical refills and follow-up questions.
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