Medical Assistant (Credentialed / Certified) (Decatur)

Salary : $16.81 - $18.49 Hourly

Location : Decatur, IL

Job Type : Civil Service

Job Number : 2400210A

Department : Pediatrics / Decatur-SMS

Opening Date : 11 / 13 / 2024

Closing Date : 9 / 29 / 2025 11 : 33 PM Central

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : Non-Represented

Shift : Days

ExemptorNon_Exempt : Non-Exempt

Description

Under the direction of licensed healthcare professionals the medical assistant (credentialed / certified) enters orders into the health record systems for purposes of creating records for meeting the standards and objectives for Electronic Health Records (EHR) as consistent with Meaningful Use Core guidelines and / or similar regulations for medication, laboratory and radiology orders and / or consistent with healthcare facility protocols (federal, state and university) as directed by institutional requirements.

• Performs a variety of clinical and clerical tasks in an inpatient / outpatient clinical setting.

Sign On Bonus : Now offering a $7,500 sign-on bonus with a 2-year employment commitment for candidates identified for hire before December 31st , 2025.

Examples of Duties

responds to patient telephone inquiries giving factual information according to the nature of the question; secures patient information about illness and health problems

Per institutional direction, writes and / or enters orders into the EHR, following doctors' orders, requisitions of laboratory tests and procedures, such as medicines, laboratory, and radiology

maintains patient files, medical records, treatment records, and laboratory results; completes patient charts as prescribed by physicians, nurse practitioners, or other healthcare providers

Qualifications

Supplemental Information

If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8 : 00am-4 : 30pm.

The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community.

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Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.

Pre-employment background screenings required.

Paid time off : Includes 12 paid holidays per year. Accrual rates vary based on employment type and years of service

Paid sick time : Use for personal illness, doctor visits, or if your immediate family members fall ill

Health, Dental, and Life insurance

Optional life insurance : Your spouse and dependents can enroll in State term life and university-sponsored term life insurance.

Prescription : Plan participants enrolled in any state health plan have prescription drug benefits included in the coverage.

Long-term Disability Insurance

Flexible spending accounts : Optional, IRS tax-favored program that enables you to stretch medical expenses and dependent care dollars

Voluntary retirement accounts : Optional plans include the State of Illinois Deferred Compensation Plan (457) and Tax Deferred Annuity (403b).

Tuition Waiver / Tuition Reimbursement : Continue your graduate or undergraduate education with the help of tuition waivers or tuition reimbursement

Leaves of absence : Includes FMLA and Extended Sick Leave Benefits for qualified employees

Employee Assistance Program : Access free and confidential support, including counseling services, and information during difficult times

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