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Medical Assistant (MA) - Prairie Cardiovascular

HSHS · Carbondale, IL · $19.00–$27.55 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you worked well with a provider under time pressure.

What they are checking: Whether they anticipate needs and keep things moving.

The schedule may move to four 10-hour days later. How would that work for you?

What they are checking: Whether they're flexible about how the clinic plans to schedule.

New grads are welcome. What would help you succeed in your first months?

What they are checking: Whether they know what support they need and ask for it.

What would you do

A heart failure patient's weight is up five pounds since last visit. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize a warning sign and make sure the provider knows.

A patient on a blood thinner says they've had bruising and a nosebleed. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they know bleeding is a concern and report it promptly.

How do you treat a patient who's scared after hearing bad news about their heart?

What they are checking: Whether they offer comfort and make sure the patient's questions reach the provider.

About the work

What do you know about the kinds of patients a cardiovascular clinic like Prairie Cardiovascular in Carbondale sees?

What they are checking: Whether they understand common heart conditions like heart failure, arrhythmias and high blood pressure.

How do you take an accurate blood pressure, and what might throw it off?

What they are checking: Whether they know cuff size, positioning and other basics that affect cardiology decisions.

How do you prepare an exam room for a cardiology visit?

What they are checking: Whether they have the room ready with EKG and other equipment.

How do you help coordinate tests and follow-up for patients?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the steps to schedule stress tests, echos and return visits.

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Pay Range: $19.00 - $27.55 A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education. HSHS Prairie Cardiovascular is seeking a medical assistant to join our Carbondale Cardiovascular clinic. Ideal candidates are patient focused, mission driven caregivers looking for an opportunity to apply clinical knowledge in a primary care ambulatory setting responsible for rooming and assessment of patients, preparing examination rooms, and coordination of care. New grads are encouraged to apply. Position Specifics: Department: Prairie Cardiovascular Core Function: Medical Assistant Schedule: Full time, 40 hrs/wk, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 AM (right now it will be 5 days a week. 4-10’s will be offered for this position but not until the first of the year) Facility: Carbondale – Prairie Cardiovascular Clinic Location: Carbondale, IL Sign On Bonus: $5,000.00 Compensation that aligns with your experience Education Qualifications • Completion from an accredited Medical Assistant program is required. • 1 or more years of Medical Assistant experience may be considered in lieu of completion of program per department discretion. Experience Qualifications • One year of clinical experience - Preferred Certifications, Licenses and Registrations • Medical Assistant (MA) Certification/Registration required or must be obtained within 90 days of start date from one of the following credentialing organizations: 1. Certified MA from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) 2. Registered MA from American Medical Technologists (AMT) 3. National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) 4. Certified Clinical MA (CCMA) from National Healthcare Association (NHA) 5. Registered MA from American Allied Health (AAH) 6. Nationally Registered CMA (NRCMA) from National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) 7. Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) or Medical Assistant Certification (MAC) from American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) 8. Podiatric MA Certified (PMAC) from American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) 9. Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) from International Joint Commission on Allied Personnel in Ophthalmology (IJCAHPO) 10. Certified Clinical MA (CCMA) from National Performance Specialists (NPS) • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) is required within 60 days of hire. Job Description Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ 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 healthcare 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. Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits. • Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues. • Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need. • Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions. • Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period. • Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more! • Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more! Benefits HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants. Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS. Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org

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