Certified Medical Assistant Immediate Care Burr Ridge

Trinity Health • Burr Ridge, IL

3d • $18 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant delivers direct patient care 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-, intra-, and post-visit aspects of care, including direct care, registration and scheduling, physician-patient communication, and other office tasks. The role also includes administering medication and coordinating care with healthcare professionals, ancillary departments, and services.

The main work location is Burr Ridge, with occasional travel to Tinley Park Urgent Care as needed. Shifts may be 8, 10, or 12 hours, with flexible start times. The schedule includes rotating weekends and holiday rotation, except Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. Loyola Medicine is part of a three-hospital system that includes Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital.

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 care to patients and support physicians throughout the visit, from arrival at the reception desk through checkout.
• 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, ancillary departments, and services.
• 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- and part-time colleagues, effective the first day of employment.
• Benefits effective day one, including medical, dental, vision, PTO, life, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Retirement savings account with employer match.
• Generous paid time off program and seven paid holidays.
• Employee referral incentive program.
• DailyPay access.
• Colleague well-being resources.

What This Job Offers

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