Medical Assistant/Scheduling Assistant - Health Transformation Collaborative
About The Position
The Medical Assistant/Scheduling Assistant supports a physician practice with administrative and clinical tasks. The role includes answering phones, scheduling appointments, collecting co-payments, completing patient registration, verifying insurance, and checking patients in and out. The assistant also greets patients, escorts them to exam rooms, documents vital signs and other visit information, and provides front-office support. Basic vital-sign measurements are required; phlebotomy and injections may also be required. On-the-job training is provided to candidates without previous medical assistant training or experience. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position based in Chicago, Illinois, with required travel to Tapestry 360 Chicago and Asian Human Services Chicago. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The hourly pay range is $20.29–$29.42, with the offered rate determined in part by expertise and years of experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
- CPR certification through the American Heart Association.
- At least one year of work experience.
- Ability to travel to Tapestry 360 Chicago and Asian Human Services Chicago.
Nice To Haves
- Graduation from an accredited medical assisting program.
- Medical Assistant Certification through AMT or AAMA.
- Previous experience working in a medical office or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Answer phones.
- Schedule appointments.
- Collect co-payments.
- Complete patient registration.
- Provide administrative support to the physician practice.
- Check patients in and out.
- Verify insurance.
- Greet patients and escort them to exam rooms.
- Document vital signs, allergies, medications, and the reason for the office visit.
- Provide front-office support as needed.
- Measure basic vital signs, including blood pressure, height, and weight.
- Perform phlebotomy and injections if required.
Benefits
- Premium pay, such as shift, on-call, and holiday pay, for eligible positions.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
- Career pathways to promote professional growth and development.
- Medical, dental, pet, and vision options.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Wellness Program Savings Plan.
- Health Savings Account options.
- Retirement options with company match.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Community involvement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
