Medical Assistant-Occupational Health

Company: HSHS Medical Group, Inc.
Location: Springfield
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Overview: Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 15 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 15,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Summary:

• Full-time, Day Shift -
• 40 hours/week
• For more information: devin.barrett@hshs.orgIn addition to all Medical Assistant functions, performs a wide variety of activities that support occupational health services, which may include both direct patient care, as well as office functions, depending on the size of the assigned area. Direct patient care may include working with occupational health patients of all ages, in-person and over the phone, completing tasks involving the use of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation skills. All patient care is provided under the direct supervision of the physician and/or Advanced Practice Clinician. Medical assistants may also engage in reception activities, greeting and assisting patients and visitors, and helping to complete the business side of a patient visit. Qualifications: EducationHigh School Diploma or GED is required.Graduate from accredited medical assistant program with coursework in pharmaceuticals and medicine administration practicum or 1 year of medical assistant experience is required. -ExperienceOne year of clinical experience in an occupational health setting is preferred. -Certifications, Licenses and RegistrationsBasic Life Support Certification (BLS) is required within 60 days of hire.Medical Assistant Certification or the ability to obtain within 60 days of employment is required.Certification as a DOT substance testing collector (urine, saliva and breath) within 30 days of employment is required.

Keywords: HSHS Medical Group, Inc., Springfield , Medical Assistant-Occupational Health, Other , Springfield, Illinois