Medical Assistant

About the Role:
We are seeking a certified Medical Assistant (CCMA, CMA, RMA, or NCMA) 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.

For the internship position, you can get paid while earning valuable experience and earning college credit! 

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 30 days of employment) 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.