Job Summary:
This Medical Assistant position involves providing clinical and administrative support in a fast-paced medical setting. The role requires proficiency in various medical procedures strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with a healthcare team. The position includes alternating Saturday shifts and requires floating between multiple facilities.
Location: Chicago Illinois United States
Responsibilities:
- Performing clinical tasks such as phlebotomy vital signs monitoring and assisting with patient examinations.
- Assisting with patient check-in/check-out procedures and managing patient records.
- Administering medications as directed by a physician.
- Preparing examination rooms and sterilizing equipment.
- Communicating effectively with patients physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Floating to different facilities within the system as needed.
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Certifications:
- Associates Degree or Diploma in Medical Assisting.
- Medical Assistant Certification (AAMA AMT NHA ARMA NCCT NRCMA).
- BLS Certification.
- Minimum of two years of experience as a Medical Assistant (or five years with certification and BLS).
- Adult and pediatric experience.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Must live within 75 miles of the facility.
Preferred Skills & Certifications:
- More than two years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
Special Considerations:
- Mandatory floating between Englewood and other specified locations (Blue Island Cottage Grove Robbins or Sengstacke).
- Alternating Saturdays (2nd and 4th of the month) with a weekday off in exchange.
- Maximum of five days of requested time off (RTO) with no more than two consecutive days. No RTO on holidays the day before or after a holiday or on weekends.
Scheduling:
- 5 eight-hour shifts per week Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
- Alternating Saturdays 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (2nd and 4th Saturday of each month). A weekday off is provided in exchange for working a Saturday.