We are very excited to again offer a career growth opportunity for individuals interested in becoming a Medical Assistant. In partnership with Madison College, SSM Health will provide training in direct patient care tasks, processes and procedures to assist members of a patient care team in providing a broad range of health care services to our patients. 

While in this program you will be paid a full time wage and SSM Health will cover the costs of textbooks, lab materials, additional instructional resources, academic support and tutorial services. There will be no out-of-pocket costs to participate. 

Applicants who are a good fit for this program will possess the following:

Are passionate about healthcare

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Are able to commit to a full time schedule (3.5 days per week in clinic, 1.5 days per week classroom)

Transportation to Madison to attend courses on site at Madison College

Those selected for the program will be required to:

Pass the placement test proctored by Madison College

Participate in a two year-long Medical Assistant training program. This will include a Bridge Program that will begin in August of 2023 , with the actual MA Coursework beginning in September of 2023.

You will be assigned to a position that will facilitate and contribute to your learning on days when not in class/clinicals.

Complete all homework assignments, outside of the classroom on your own time

Maintain a passing grade in all coursework. 

Sign an Employee Agreement committing to work for SSM Health Care as a Medical Assistant for at least 24 months after the completion of training or reimburse the full cost of the program.

Creates an environment that is customer focused and professional by providing support to nursing and patient support team.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Routinely assists provider with patient exams, prepares exam rooms for specific procedures and assists with specific procedures. Accurately maintains appropriate log books and may monitor pharmaceutical sample cabinets for outdates. Maintains patient medical record by verifying patient information upon each visit including: first/last name, date of birth, address, insurance information, and guarantor, filing/scanning all documents into the correct patient's medical record and in the proper location, and providing new patients with required registration forms for completion. Aids in the care of the patient by notifying patients of normal test results, lab orders, returning patient phone calls, scheduling patients for testing, procedures, prescription refills, and referral appointments in a timely manner. Administers medications safely and accurately with supervision. Collects clinical information correctly by interviewing patient at each visit and recording in medical record, preparing reports for provider to review, collecting clinical information from agencies, referring providers, hospital department, and properly documenting in medical record. Routinely services patients by supplying correct information to insurance companies, maintaining confidentiality of patient information at all times, and releasing patient information only if appropriate consent is obtained. Performs clinical duties by obtaining vital signs and accurately documenting in medical records, collecting and processing specimens, and depending on ministry, performing phlebotomy skills as indicated by completion of training and competency. Maintains exam rooms by cleaning and stocking rooms as necessary, ordering supplies, preparing non-disposable instruments for sterilization. Schedules patient appointments/rescheduling and cancelling appointments as necessary. Processes incoming phone calls, by answering promptly and directing call to appropriate person. Takes accurate messages and delivers message or tasks to appropriate person. Depending on ministry, may assist in the billing process by collecting and posting payments for services, balancing cash drawer by counting cash on a daily basis, preparing superbills with proper information prior to appointment, updating financial and personal information. Files/scans all documents into the correct patient medical record and in the proper location within the medical record as required by office guidelines. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Constant standing and walking. Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry. Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional lifting/moving patients. Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors. Occasional driving.

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