Medical Assistant

About the job Medical Assistant Our client is committed to promoting the well-being of our communities through equitable access and exceptional care driven by innovation and a deep sense of responsibility. We are hiring in multiple locations - Kankakee, Aurora, Chicago Heights, Joliet - The Medical Assistant provides essential clinical and administrative support in our ambulatory care settings, contributing to a patient-centered environment that fosters health and wellness.Key Responsibilities:Clinical Duties:Using current pharmacological principles, administer medications and perform venipuncture and immunizations for adult and pediatric primary patient care, considering the patient's age and developmental needs.Prepare patients for examination by rooming them, taking their vital signs (height, weight, blood pressure, temperature, respirations), and recording their history.Perform waived testing and specimen collection as needed.Adhere to standard universal precautions, including proper hand hygiene, medication administration, and assisting with procedures.Administrative Duties:Review and prepare medical charts, ensuring quality measure requirements are met before patient visits.Set up examination rooms daily, ensuring cleanliness, adequate supplies, and Joint Commission compliance.Screen patients without appointments and communicate relevant medical information to the RN Health Administrator and Provider.Respond to inquiries from patients, pharmacies, hospitals, and physicians via telephone, fax, and email.Assist with scheduling patient appointments when necessary.Complete all administrative tasks, phone messages, and patient case tasks within the electronic medical record system by the end of each business day.Customer Service:Provide a positive and welcoming experience for all internal and external customers, exceeding their expectations to ensure the highest quality service and best possible outcomes.Qualifications:Education and Experience:Medical Assistant: Completing a Medical Assistant program (diploma or certificate).Certified Medical Assistant: Completing a Medical Assistant program (diploma or certificate) with registration/certification through the AMT Certification exam.Other Qualifications:Ability to work late evenings, weekends, and some holidays.Willingness to travel and work at various clinic locations as needed.Benefits:Comprehensive health insurance (BCBS), including medical, dental, and vision coverage.Sign-on bonus- $500-750Hourly Range - $17.50-$21.50Life insurance (LTD, STD, ADD).Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 holidays, Health and Wellness Day.403(b) retirement plan.Tuition reimbursement.Employee Assistance Program (EAP).Discounts on products such as cellphones and restaurant offerings.