Location & Practice Overview

The position is located at the Prairie Cardiovascular outpatient clinic in Springfield, Illinois, an HSHS specialty practice dedicated to heart and vascular care. The site functions as an ambulatory physician practice within a regional network that extends across central and southern Illinois.

Facility Prairie Cardiovascular – Springfield
Address 619 E. Mason Street, Springfield, IL 62701
Practice Type Specialized ambulatory cardiovascular clinic
Care Setting Outpatient physician practice
Network Affiliation HSHS Prairie Cardiovascular

Responsibilities

  • Prepare examination rooms and ensure clinical areas are ready for scheduled patient appointments.
  • Escort patients to examination rooms and assist with the initial intake and assessment process.
  • Support physicians, advanced practice providers, and other clinical team members during outpatient visits.
  • Communicate patient concerns and relevant visit information to the appropriate clinical personnel.
  • Assist with patient communication, appointment-related administrative activities, and assigned clinical support tasks according to training and role-specific responsibilities.

Specific duties depend on the selected Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician pathway. Clinical activities must remain within the employee’s authorized scope of practice and applicable supervision requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must meet the education and credential requirements for their selected Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician pathway. New graduates are encouraged to apply, and prior clinical experience requirements differ by position.

MA Education
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, or at least one year of Medical Assistant experience where accepted by the department.
MA Certification
An accepted Medical Assistant credential is required at hire or within 90 days, according to the employer’s credentialing requirements.
PCT Education
High school diploma or GED plus an approved Medical Assistant, CNA, or Patient Care Technician program, or an active EMT license. Alternative experience-based eligibility is subject to employer confirmation.
Basic Life Support
BLS certification required within 60 days of hire for MA candidates and at hire for PCT candidates.
Clinical Experience
One year of clinical experience preferred for the MA pathway but not mandatory.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay is set according to relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and other qualifications. Colleagues budgeted for at least 32 hours per pay period qualify for the full benefits package.

  • Hourly compensation: $19.00–$27.55
  • $5,000 sign-on bonus available to Medical Assistant candidates
  • Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage
  • Combined PTO (vacation, sick, personal), retirement contributions, educational assistance up to $5,250 annually, tuition discounts, adoption assistance up to $7,500
  • Employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, wellness incentives, and identity theft coverage

Schedule & Work Environment

Employment Status Full-time
Weekly Hours 40 hours
Days Monday through Friday
Work Setting Onsite outpatient cardiovascular clinic

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Clinical support staff assist adult patients who come for scheduled outpatient visits related to heart and vascular conditions within a specialized ambulatory cardiology practice.

Population Adults receiving cardiovascular care
Visit Type Scheduled outpatient appointments
Setting Acuity Ambulatory clinic (non-inpatient)
Service Area Patients drawn from central and southern Illinois communities

Clinical Focus & Key Services

Prairie Cardiovascular concentrates on specialized outpatient heart and vascular medicine. Support staff help maintain clinic flow around these service lines.

Primary Services General and preventive cardiology, echocardiography, electrophysiology, interventional cardiology
Additional Services Peripheral vascular disease, nuclear and CT cardiology, vascular medicine
Care Model Outpatient cardiovascular evaluation, diagnostics, and longitudinal management

Role Highlights

This Springfield opportunity combines two clinical support career pathways within a specialized cardiovascular practice. The position is distinguished by its outpatient cardiology setting, regional specialty network, and weekday employment structure within HSHS.

  • Two available career pathways within one position: Medical Assistant and Patient Care Technician
  • Specialty placement within Prairie Cardiovascular, an established regional heart and vascular care network
  • Outpatient cardiology environment focused on scheduled cardiovascular evaluations and ongoing patient care
  • Full-time weekday position within a physician-led specialty practice rather than an inpatient hospital unit
  • Opportunity to work within an integrated healthcare organization serving communities across Illinois and Wisconsin

About Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS)

Hospital Sisters Health System is a multi-institutional healthcare organization headquartered in Springfield, Illinois. It operates acute-care, children’s, and critical-access hospitals along with home health and hospice services in central and southern Illinois and eastern Wisconsin. Prairie Cardiovascular functions as its specialized heart and vascular affiliate.

Organization Type Multi-hospital healthcare system
Service Area 13 communities in Illinois and Wisconsin
Colleagues More than 11,000
Prairie Cardiovascular Scale 100+ board-certified physicians and advanced practice clinicians; 30+ clinic sites; more than 240,000 patient visits yearly
Established Prairie Cardiovascular founded in 1979

Frequently Asked Questions

Can new graduates apply without prior clinical experience?
Yes. New graduates are encouraged to apply for both the Medical Assistant and Patient Care Technician pathways.
What qualifications are required for the MA and PCT pathways?
The Medical Assistant pathway requires completion of an accredited MA program or qualifying work experience, together with an accepted professional credential within the employer’s specified timeframe. The Patient Care Technician pathway requires a high school diploma or GED and an approved clinical training background or active EMT license. BLS certification requirements also differ between the two pathways.
Is the $5,000 sign-on bonus available to PCT candidates as well?
The advertised $5,000 sign-on bonus is designated for Medical Assistant candidates. Payment schedule and any repayment conditions should be confirmed directly with HSHS.
Are specific daily start and end times published?
The posting confirms a Monday–Friday, 40-hour schedule but does not list exact daily hours, weekend, holiday, or on-call expectations. These details can be clarified during the interview process.
Which Medical Assistant credentials does HSHS accept?
Accepted credentials include CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), NCMA (NCCT), CCMA (NHA), RMA (AAH), NRCMA (NAHP), CMAC or MAC (AMCA), PMAC (APMA), COA (IJCAHPO), and CCMA (NPS).
Under whose supervision will I work?
Medical Assistants function under the supervision of a physician or advanced practice provider. Patient Care Technicians work under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Medical Assistant / Patient Care Technician – Cardiology in Springfield, IL

The Medical Assistant / Patient Care Technician position at Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is based within Prairie Cardiovascular, a specialized heart and vascular care network in Springfield, Illinois. Unlike general primary care practices, this outpatient cardiology setting focuses on cardiovascular medicine, bringing together services such as electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, echocardiography, and vascular medicine. The practice serves patients from communities throughout central and southern Illinois through its network of specialty clinics. This Springfield opportunity provides clinical support professionals with exposure to a dedicated cardiovascular practice operating within a larger regional healthcare system. The position offers two distinct clinical support pathways within the same specialty environment, making it relevant to candidates pursuing careers in ambulatory cardiology.

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