Medical Assistant - Decatur, IL
About The Position
Marathon Health is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to join its care team in Decatur, Illinois. The Medical Assistant works closely with a primary care physician to deliver excellent patient care and an exceptional guest experience. In Marathon Health’s care model, the role spans the full patient experience, combining medical receptionist duties with clinical responsibilities. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, either 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The health center is located at 120 N Franklin St, Suite A, Decatur, IL 62523. The pay range is $21.00–$25.00 per hour; the offer may vary based on geographic location and the candidate’s years of experience and/or skill level.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience working as a Medical Assistant; the experience requirement may vary based on clinic needs.
- Graduation from a formal Medical Assistant program or another related program.
- CPR/BLS certification by the start date.
- MA certification or registration is required in states where certification or registration is required.
Nice To Haves
- Primary care Medical Assistant experience is preferred.
- National or state-specific MA certification or registration is strongly preferred.
- Phlebotomy experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Escort patients to rooms and ensure exam rooms are thoroughly cleaned and stocked.
- Review previous medical information and gather relevant updated health information from patients for the provider.
- Take vital signs; perform blood draws, injections, and wound bandaging; assist with procedures; and work with contracted labs on additional tests.
- Prepare and administer approved medications and immunizations by oral, topical, inhaled, intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intradermal routes at the provider’s direction and upon written order.
- Partner with other care team members to develop individual patient care plans, including identifying and addressing gaps in care.
- Perform front desk duties, including patient scheduling, medical record requests and abstraction, documentation, coordinating specialist visits, referrals and other care outside the clinic, and patient check-in and check-out.
- Record accurate and pertinent data in medical records according to documentation guidelines.
- Process test results and provide timely results to patients by e-message, mail, or phone as directed in written provider instructions.
- Participate in outreach to engage eligible patient groups.
- Maintain clinical and office supplies and treatment equipment.
Benefits
- Competitive health benefits beginning on the first day of the month after the start date.
- 15 days of PTO plus paid holidays.
- Scrubs provided at no out-of-pocket cost.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
