Certified Medical Assistant Heart and Vascular Maywood

Trinity Health • Maywood, IL

2d • $18 - $28

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 and licensure of a physician, the Medical Assistant is an integral member of the healthcare team and coordinates the pre-visit, in-visit, and post-visit aspects of care, including direct care, registration and scheduling, physician-patient communication, and office-related tasks. The position also administers medication and works with healthcare professionals, ancillary departments, and services to coordinate care.

The Medical Assistant provides patient care and supports the physician throughout the visit, from the patient's arrival at reception through checkout. Duties include taking histories, assisting with routine tasks and procedures, handling telephone messages, scheduling, and arranging visit follow-up orders. The Medical Assistant works under the supervision of a registered professional nurse when additional skill, assessment, or expertise is needed, or when the physician is absent.

The position is based in Heart and Vascular in Maywood. The schedule is Monday through Friday on the day shift, with one evening per week. The posting also states “Now weekends/Holidays.”

Requirements

• High school diploma, plus training acquired through work experience or education.
• One year of Medical Assistant work experience in lieu of successful completion of an accredited medical assistant program.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification within six months of hire from AAMA, AMT, NCCT, or NHA.
• American Heart Association CPR/BLS certification upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Administrative or technical background acquired through completion of 2–3 years of college.
• 1–2 years of previous job-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and support the physician throughout the ambulatory visit.
• Coordinate pre-visit, in-visit, and post-visit aspects of medical care.
• Complete registration and scheduling and support physician-patient communication and office-related tasks.
• Administer medication.
• Coordinate care with healthcare professionals, ancillary departments, and services.
• Take patient histories and assist with routine tasks and procedures.
• Handle telephone messages, schedule appointments, and arrange visit follow-up orders.
• Work under the supervision of a registered professional nurse when additional skill, assessment, or expertise is needed, or when the physician is absent.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement for full-time and part-time colleagues, effective the first day of employment.
• Benefits effective on day one, including medical, dental, vision, PTO, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.
• Retirement savings account with employer match.
• Paid time off program and seven paid holidays.
• Employee referral incentive program.
• DailyPay, allowing colleagues to work today and get paid today.
• Colleague well-being resources.

What This Job Offers

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