Certified Medical Assistant Urgent Care

About the role

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a provider (Physician or Advanced Practice Provider).
• Absorb and perform treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider or registered nurse.
• Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information on patients' charts.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Perform basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, and filing.
• Perform basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies.
• Maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• List all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as indicated by the provider.
• Transcribe patient orders including, but not limited to, laboratory tests, radiology tests and medications.

Requirements

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Medical Assistant obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Skills

• BLS Provider
• Medical Assistant

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Full-time days 36 hours per week, 2 - 12 hours days during the week (7:30a - 7:30p), Wednesday, 7:30a - 2p OR 2p - 7:30p, and every other Saturday & Sunday, 8:30a - 6p.