Medical Assistant PRN

Marathon Health•Crestwood, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Marathon Health is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to join their team. This role is a key component of the care team, working closely with a primary care physician to deliver excellent patient care and an exceptional guest experience. Due to Marathon Health's unique model, Medical Assistants oversee the full spectrum of the patient experience, acting as both a Medical Receptionist and assuming clinical responsibilities. The company is a leading provider of advanced primary care in the U.S., serving millions of eligible patients through employer and union-sponsored clients. They offer comprehensive services including advanced primary care, mental health, occupational health, musculoskeletal, and pharmacy services through numerous health centers across the country, as well as virtual care options. Marathon Health is committed to transforming healthcare delivery with a patient-first approach, prioritizing convenient access to care, improved health outcomes, and cost savings. They foster a positive work environment and are recognized for their commitment to excellence.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year of experience working as a Medical Assistant, preferably in Primary Care
Graduation from a formal Medical Assistant program or other related program
MA certification or registration is required for employment in States where certification/registration is required
CPR/BLS certification required at time of start date

Nice To Haves

National or state-specific MA certification or registration is strongly preferred
Phlebotomy experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Escorts patients to room and ensures that exam rooms are thoroughly cleaned and stocked
Reviews previous medical information and gathers any relevant updated health information from the patient to inform the provider
Take vitals, perform blood draws, give injections, bandage wounds, assist with procedures
Work with the contracted labs for additional tests
Prepares and administers approved medications and immunizations via oral, topical, inhaled, intramuscular, subcutaneous or intradermal at the direction of and upon written order from the Provider
Partners with other members of the care team to develop individual patient plan of care including identifying and working to address gaps in care
Front desk duties, including: patient scheduling, medical record requests and abstraction, documentation, coordinate specialist visits, referrals, and other care outside of the clinic, check-in, check-out, etc.
Records accurate and pertinent data in the medical record according to documentation guidelines
Process test results and provide the patient with timely results via e-message, mail or phone as directed in written instructions by the Provider
Participates in outreach to patients to drive engagement among eligible patient groups
Maintains clinical and office supplies and equipment for treatments

Benefits

Competitive health benefits that start 1st of month after start date
15 days of PTO plus paid holidays
No out-of-pocket cost for scrubs
Unlimited, free primary care, routine labs, select prescriptions, vaccinations, and virtual mental health care for you and your family
Choice of 2 medical plans, 2 dental plans, and vision coverage
Unlimited free mental health benefits and EAP resources
Rewards for challenges and healthy lifestyle activities
Family-building and hormonal health benefits
Paid parental leave
Generous PTO or FTO
Paid Holidays + A Day for What Matters
Company paid Basic Life and Disability insurance
Supplemental Life
Spending Accounts
401(k) with employer match and graded vesting
Continuing Medical Education (CME) for maintaining and strengthening the knowledge, skills, and expertise of our health center teammates, as applicable