Certified Medical Assistant Hepatology Multiple Locations

Trinity Health • Maywood, IL

1d • $18 - $28

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant provides 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 health care team and coordinates the pre-, intra-, and post-visit aspects of care, including direct care, registration and scheduling, physician-patient communication, and other office-related tasks. The role also includes administering medication and coordinating care with other health care professionals, ancillary departments, and services.

The Medical Assistant supports the patient and physician throughout the visit, from arrival at reception through checkout. Tasks include taking histories, assisting with routine tasks and procedures, telephone messaging, scheduling, and visit follow-up orders. The position works under the supervision of a registered professional nurse when additional skills, assessment, and expertise are needed or when the physician is absent.

The schedule is Monday through Friday on the day shift, with variable start times as early as 6:30 a.m. There are no weekends or holidays. Occasional travel may be required to clinics in Elk Grove Village, Tinley Park, Downers Grove, and Joliet.

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 required 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, from patient arrival through checkout.
• Coordinate pre-visit, intra-visit, and post-visit aspects of medical care.
• Perform history taking and assist with routine tasks and procedures.
• Handle telephone messaging, scheduling, and visit follow-up orders.
• Coordinate registration and scheduling, physician-patient communication, and other office-related tasks.
• Administer medication.
• Coordinate care with other health care professionals, ancillary departments, and services.
• Work under the supervision of a registered professional nurse when additional skills, assessment, and expertise are needed or when the physician is absent.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement for full- 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.
• Generous paid time off program and seven paid holidays.
• Employee referral incentive program.
• DailyPay, allowing colleagues to get paid for work completed that day.
• Colleague well-being resources.

What This Job Offers

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