Certified Medical Assistant Specialties Multiple Locations

Trinity Health • Burr Ridge, IL

1d • $18 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant uses a defined skill set consistent with basic education, certification, and relevant work experience to provide direct care to patients in an ambulatory setting. 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 office-related tasks. The role also administers medication and works with healthcare professionals at the site 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. Work includes taking histories, assisting with routine tasks and procedures, telephone messaging, scheduling, and visit follow-up orders. When additional skill, assessment, and expertise are needed, or when the physician is absent, the Medical Assistant works under the supervision of a registered professional nurse. Occasional coverage may be needed in Dermatology, Primary Care, and Plastic Surgery, with occasional travel to Burr Ridge and Homer Glen. Hours are Monday through Friday on the day shift, with no weekends or 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 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 care to patients and support physicians throughout ambulatory visits.
• Coordinate the pre-, intra-, and post-visit aspects of patient care.
• Handle registration, scheduling, physician-patient communication, and other office-related tasks.
• Administer medication.
• Coordinate care with healthcare professionals at the site and ancillary departments and services.
• Take patient histories and assist with routine tasks and procedures.
• Handle telephone messaging, scheduling, and visit follow-up orders.
• Provide occasional coverage in Dermatology, Primary Care, and Plastic Surgery.
• Travel occasionally to locations in Burr Ridge and Homer Glen.
• 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-time and part-time colleagues effective on the first day of employment.
• Benefits effective on the first day, 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 access.
• Colleague well-being resources.

What This Job Offers

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