Medical Assistant - Primary Care - South
About The Position
The Medical Assistant supports the patient experience and clinical operations for the Primary Care team in Duly Health and Care’s South Region. The role includes welcoming patients, preparing them for appointments, supporting physicians, and helping care run smoothly in a collaborative, physician-led environment. Locations may include Orland Park, Tinley Park, Joliet, and Oak Lawn. Some travel to assist other local clinics may be required. This is a full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours may vary based on physician schedules. Compensation is listed as a base pay range of $21.43–$23.63 for a Medical Assistant and $22.97–$24.57 for a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant. Actual pay depends on factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of a Medical Assistant educational program, higher education courses in health sciences, or related experience.
- For certain clinical specialties, including Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Family Practice, active medical assistant certification through one of the following: American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), National Healthcareer Association (NHA), American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA), or American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).
- CPR certification, or willingness to become certified upon hire.
- Phlebotomy certification may be required within 90 days of hire.
- Prior experience working as an MA, CMA, CNA, or EMT, or two years of prior experience working in a medical office assisting with patient care.
Responsibilities
- Greet patients and assist with registration, scheduling, measuring vital signs, and collecting health history.
- Support physicians during examinations, minor office surgeries, dressing changes, and other first aid procedures.
- Certified medical assistants may assist with immunizations or injections.
- Assist patients with prescription requests, address pharmacy callbacks and provider orders, and update charting and filing.
- Conduct onsite lab testing, including EKG, pulmonary function, blood glucose, and urine pregnancy tests.
- Maintain clean, warm, and inviting examination rooms for patient visits.
- Provide excellent customer service that exemplifies Duly Health and Care values.
- Travel to assist other local clinics when required.
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.
- Immediate 401(k) match.
- 40 hours of paid volunteer time off.
- Culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
- Up to 12 weeks of parental leave at 100% pay, and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.
- Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, 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
