Medical Assistant Float - Illinois Rural Clinics
About The Position
The Medical Assistant Float supports consistent, high-quality patient care across Quincy Medical Group’s rural Illinois clinics. Based out of Pittsfield, Illinois, the role provides coverage at surrounding rural clinic locations as needed and works with different providers and care teams. The Medical Assistant Float adapts to varying clinic environments and workflows while supporting patient flow, clinic operations, and a positive patient experience. The position is in a fast-paced primary care environment serving diverse rural communities, and a shift differential may apply when working at other clinic sites. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position, generally scheduled from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The schedule may vary with departmental and clinic needs. Regular travel between Pittsfield and surrounding QMG rural clinic locations is required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- CPR certification, or the ability to obtain it upon hire.
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between rural Illinois clinic locations.
- Strong communication, adaptability, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently while supporting multiple providers and teams.
- Comfort with electronic medical records and basic clinical systems.
- Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
Nice To Haves
- Medical Assistant certification.
- 1–2 years of clinical experience in a CNA, PCA, or MA role.
Responsibilities
- Room patients and obtain and document vital signs, medical histories, and visit information.
- Support providers with clinical tasks to ensure efficient and timely patient visits.
- Assist with referrals, medication refills, follow-up coordination, and patient communication.
- Respond to patient phone calls and clinical inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
- Maintain accurate documentation within the electronic medical record.
- Ensure exam rooms and clinical areas are clean, stocked, and prepared for patient care.
- Adapt quickly to different providers, workflows, and clinic environments.
- Serve as a reliable support resource to rural clinic teams to maintain continuity of care across locations.
- Support patient flow and clinic operations to ensure an efficient patient experience.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support clinic operations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including healthcare navigation assistance.
- Mental health benefit at no cost.
- Employer-provided life and disability insurance.
- $5,250 tuition reimbursement per year.
- Frontloaded paid time off beginning at 17 days annually, plus 6 paid holidays and 5 paid volunteer days.
- Immediate bi-weekly 401(k) employer match.
- Access to earned wages before payday through the Instant Pay Benefit.
- Up to 12 weeks of parental leave at 100% pay.
- Childcare assistance.
- Financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for eligible non-physician team members.
- Additional compensation may be available through bonuses and other incentives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
