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Medical Assistant

AUNT MARTHAS HEALTH AND WELLNESS INCChicago Heights, IL, US
21 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Medical Assistant

Location : Chicago Heights (2) openings

Compensation : $18 - $22 per hour + $750 Sign-On Bonus

About Us :

Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness is committed to delivering exceptional care and ensuring equitable access to healthcare services for our communities. We foster a culture of innovation, ensuring that our team is empowered to deliver the highest quality care in a safe and supportive environment.

Position Overview :

The Medical Assistant provides both clinical and administrative support within an ambulatory care setting. This role ensures efficient patient flow, high-quality care, and outstanding customer service to support the well-being of patients of all ages.

Key Responsibilities :

Clinical Duties :

  • Administer medications, apply up-to-date pharmacological principles, and perform venipuncture and immunizations for both adult and pediatric patients.
  • Provide basic patient care, considering age and developmental stage needs.
  • Prepare patients for visits by rooming them, taking vital signs (including height, weight, blood pressure, temperature, and respirations), and completing a patient history.
  • Conduct waived testing and specimen collections as required.
  • Practice standard universal precautions, including proper hand hygiene, medication administration, and assistance with procedures.

Administrative Duties :

  • Review and prep medical charts, ensuring quality measure requirements are met before patient visits.
  • Maintain daily examination room setup, ensuring cleanliness, supply stocking, and Joint Commission compliance.
  • Screen walk-in patients and communicate relevant medical information to the RN Health Administrator and / or Provider.
  • Respond to patient, pharmacy, hospital, and physician inquiries via telephone, fax, and email.
  • Assist with scheduling patient appointments as needed.
  • Complete assigned administrative tasks, phone messages, and patient case tasks within the electronic health record (EHR) system by the end of the business day.
  • Attend all required training, including Core Curriculum training and additional sessions identified by program management.

    • Qualifications :

  • Medical Assistant : Completion of a Medical Assistant program (diploma or certificate).
  • Certified Medical Assistant : Completion of a Medical Assistant program (diploma or certificate) and successful completion of the AMT Certification exam.
  • Ability to work late evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
  • Flexibility to travel to and work at different clinic locations as needed.

    • Compensation & Benefits :

  • Competitive pay : $18 - $22.30 per hour
  • $750 Sign-On Bonus
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Disability & Life Insurance
  • Vacation, Sick Days, and Holidays
  • Retirement Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Discounts on services like cell phones, restaurants, and more

    • Aunt Martha’s is an equal opportunity employer.

    If you are passionate about patient care and making a difference in the community, apply today!

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