Certified Medical Assistant Pediatrics Berwyn

Trinity Health

1d • $18 - $28

About The Position

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. The Certified Medical Assistant delivers direct care to patients in the ambulatory setting using skills consistent with their education, certification, and relevant work experience. Working 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 administers medication and works with other health care professionals and ancillary departments and services to coordinate care.

The Medical Assistant supports the patient and physician throughout the visit, from arrival at reception through checkout. This includes history taking, assisting with routine tasks and procedures, telephone messaging, scheduling, and 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.

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 reception through checkout.
• Coordinate pre-, intra-, and post-visit aspects of care, including registration, scheduling, physician-patient communication, and office-related tasks.
• Administer medication.
• Work with health care professionals and ancillary departments and services to coordinate care.
• Take patient histories and assist with routine tasks and procedures.
• Handle telephone messaging, scheduling, and visit follow-up orders.
• Work under the supervision of a registered professional nurse when additional skill, assessment, or expertise is needed, or in the absence of the physician.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement for full- and part-time colleagues effective the first day of employment.
• Benefits from 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 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