Patient Care Tech or Certified Medical Assistant - Ortho - Maywood/Burr Ridge

Trinity Health • Maywood, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Ortho clinic at Maywood is looking for either a PCT or CMA who is a great team player, patient centered and who loves working with Ortho patients. This is a full-time position with 5 8-hour shifts per week, with occasional travel to Burr Ridge. Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. Loyola Medicine Transport is based at Loyola University Medical Center and is part of a three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital.

Requirements

• High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education
• Minimum Experience: Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience (New grad CMA’s welcome!)
• Must possess at least one (1) of the following Medical Assistant credentials within six (6) months of hire: American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
• CPR/BLS by the American Heart Association – upon hire
• Preferred: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Required: Less than one year of experience. (New grad CNA’s welcome!)
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of previous job-related experience (New grad CMA’s welcome!)
• at least one year of experience (for PCT)

Responsibilities

• Utilizes a defined skill set consistent with the basic educational program, certification, and relevant work experience to deliver direct care to the patient in the ambulatory setting.
• Working under the direct supervision/licensure of the physician, the Medical Assistant is an integral member of the health care team and is responsible for coordinating the pre/intra/post aspects of the medical visit.
• Includes direct care, registration & scheduling, physician-patient communication and other office-related tasks.
• Administers medication and works directly with other health care professionals at the site as well as ancillary department and services to coordinate care.
• Performs a variety of direct patient care procedures to support the unit manager, professional staff, and physicians.
• Focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while ensuring safety, comfort, and dignity for all patients.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement for all full and part-time colleagues effective first day of employment
• 100% paid tuition for ASN to BSN program (paid directly to learning partner)
• Benefits day one (Including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life, STD/LTD, etc.)
• Retirement savings account with employer match
• Generous paid time off program + 7 paid holidays
• No mandatory overtime
• Employee referral incentive program
• DailyPay! Work today/Get paid today
• Colleague well-being resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED