Medical Assistant- Cardiology
About The Position
Duly Health and Care is hiring a Medical Assistant for its Cardiology team. The role supports physicians and patients in a collaborative, physician-led care environment and helps deliver coordinated, high-quality care. The position is full-time at 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, based in Elgin, with travel required to assist other local clinics as needed. The Medical Assistant supports patient registration and scheduling, gathers health histories and vital signs, assists physicians during examinations and minor procedures, and helps with prescription requests and clinical documentation. The role also includes onsite testing, maintaining examination rooms, and providing customer service consistent with Duly Health and Care’s CARE values.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of a Medical Assistant educational program, higher education courses in health sciences, or related experience.
- CPR certification or willingness to become certified upon hire.
- Prior experience as a Medical Assistant (MA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or two years of prior experience working in a medical office assisting with patient care.
- Some clinical specialties require active medical assistant certification through AMT, NCCT, NHA, ARMA, or AAMA.
- May be required to complete phlebotomy certification within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience using an electronic medical record.
- College graduates from a health sciences program interested in gaining patient-care experience and pursuing a healthcare career are welcome to apply.
Responsibilities
- Greet patients and assist with registration and scheduling.
- Measure vital signs and collect health histories.
- Support physicians during examinations, minor office surgeries, dressing changes, and other first-aid procedures.
- If certified, assist with immunizations or injections.
- Help patients with prescription requests, respond to pharmacy callbacks, handle provider orders, update charting, and file records.
- Conduct onsite 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 CARE values.
- Travel to assist other local clinics as needed.
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.
- Up to 12 weeks of parental leave at 100% pay, plus a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for eligible non-physician team members.
- 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
