Medical Assistant- Cardiology
About The Position
Duly Health and Care is hiring a Medical Assistant to support its cardiology team. The role is part of a collaborative, physician-led care environment focused on coordinated, patient-centered care. This full-time position is based in Joliet and requires travel to assist other local clinics as needed. The schedule is Monday through Friday on the day shift, for 40 hours per week. The Medical Assistant helps patients through registration, scheduling, vital-sign measurement, and health-history collection; supports physicians during examinations and minor procedures; assists with patient requests and clinical documentation; performs onsite testing; and maintains welcoming examination rooms. Certified medical assistants may assist with immunizations or injections. The base pay range is $21.43–$23.63 per hour for a Medical Assistant and $22.97–$24.57 per hour 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.
- Prior experience as an MA, CMA, CNA, or EMT, or two years of prior experience working in a medical office assisting with patient care.
- CPR certification, or willingness to become certified upon hire.
- Phlebotomy certification may be required within 90 days of hire.
- For specialties that require it, active medical assistant certification through AMT, NCCT, NHA, ARMA, or AAMA.
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, scheduling, measuring vital signs, and collecting health history.
- Support physicians during examinations, minor office surgeries, dressing changes, and other first-aid procedures.
- Assist with immunizations or injections if certified as a medical assistant.
- 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 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.
- Up to 12 weeks of parental leave at 100% pay, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 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
