Certified Medical Assistant Specialties Oakbrook Terrace

Trinity Health • Oakbrook Terrace, IL

7d • $18 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant delivers direct care to patients in an ambulatory setting using skills consistent with their education, certification, and relevant work experience. Under the direct supervision or licensure of a physician, the Medical Assistant is an integral member of the healthcare team and coordinates pre-, intra-, and post-visit activities, including direct care, registration and scheduling, physician-patient communication, and other office-related tasks. The role also includes administering medication and coordinating care with healthcare professionals at the site and with ancillary departments and services.

The Medical Assistant supports patients and physicians throughout the entire visit, from arrival at the reception desk through checkout. Duties include taking histories, assisting with routine tasks and procedures, handling telephone messages, scheduling, and arranging visit follow-up orders. The employee works under the supervision of a registered professional nurse when additional skill, assessment, or expertise is needed, or when the physician is absent. The clinic is in Oakbrook Terrace and seeks a team-oriented, patient-centered CMA interested in working in Specialties. Hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. with varying shifts.

Requirements

• High school diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education.
• Successful completion of an accredited medical assistant program.
• Possess at least one Medical Assistant credential within six months of hire: AAMA, AMT, NCCT, or NHA.
• American Heart Association CPR/BLS certification upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of previous job-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and support the physician throughout the patient visit, from arrival through checkout.
• Coordinate pre-visit, intra-visit, and post-visit activities, including registration, scheduling, and physician-patient communication.
• Take patient histories and assist with routine tasks and procedures.
• Handle telephone messaging, scheduling, and visit follow-up orders.
• Administer medication.
• Coordinate care with healthcare professionals at the site and ancillary departments and services.
• Work under a registered professional nurse's supervision when additional skill, assessment, or expertise is needed, or when the physician is absent.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement for full- and part-time colleagues effective the first day of employment.
• 100% paid tuition for the ASN-to-BSN program, paid directly to the learning partner.
• Benefits effective day one, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.
• Retirement savings account with employer match.
• Generous paid time off program and seven paid holidays.
• No mandatory overtime.
• Employee referral incentive program.
• DailyPay.
• Colleague well-being resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED