Certified Medical Assistant - Neurology/Neurosurgery - Maywood

Trinity Health • Maywood, 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 health care team and coordinates the pre-, intra-, and post-visit aspects of care, including patient care, registration and scheduling, physician-patient communication, and other office tasks. The role also includes administering medication and coordinating care with health care professionals, ancillary departments, and services.

The Medical Assistant provides care and support to the patient and physician throughout the visit, from arrival at reception through checkout. Duties include 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.

The position is based in Maywood and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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 care to patients and support to the physician throughout the ambulatory visit, from arrival through checkout.
• Coordinate pre-visit, intra-visit, and post-visit aspects of care.
• Perform history taking and assist with routine tasks and procedures.
• Handle telephone messaging, scheduling, and visit follow-up orders.
• Administer medication.
• Coordinate care with health care 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.
• Assist with registration, physician-patient communication, and other office-related tasks.

Benefits

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