Medical Assistant
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
Medical Assistant
The primary purpose of the Medical Assistant is to help the providers with patient care and prepare exam rooms. The Medical Assistant will report to the Practice Administrator. Occasional travel to the Arlington Heights Hoffman Estates and Barrington practices.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES of the Medical Assistant
- The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting Physicians Mid-Level Practitioners and Registered Nurses with the evaluation management and treatment of patients in an ambulatory care setting.
- The Medical Assistant assumes responsibility for maintaining patient flow upkeeping of exam and treatment rooms and performing basic skills such as vital signs and point of care testing.
- The Medical Assistant will assist the physician in office-based surgeries and must know sterile techniques and how to assist during a medical procedure.
- The Medical Assistant will administer intramuscular injections immunizations and over-the-counter medications under the direction of a Physician.
- The Medical Assistant must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 30 pounds.
QUALIFICATIONS of the Medical Assistant
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Willing to travel to multiple office locations (Required)
- Experience with sterile techniques (Required)
- Minimum of one year of surgical clinical experience (Required)
- Current CPR Certification required
- Bilingual- Spanish (preferred)
- Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program preferred (AAMA AMT NHA or NCCT)
- EMR systems: 1 year (eCW Preferred)
- Ability to work in a high stress fast paced environment
- Open to feedback and desire to grow in their position
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position has no supervisory responsibility.
CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS
Current CPR Certification. Current Medical Assistant Certification by AAMA AMT NHA or NCCT (preferred). All employees are required to provide proof of vaccination or exemption.
WAGE
$18-$20 Travel Reimbursement
HOURS/DAYS
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:30pm.
SCI is a drug-free environment and an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer competitive salaries and benefits including medical/dental life and disability coverage generous vision benefits a 401 (k) plan with a match vacation time and weekends and major holidays off.
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Clinical Laboratory Experience
- Athenahealth
- Algebra
- eClinicalWorks
- Primary Care Experience
- Phlebotomy
- Medical office experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Experience Administering Injections
- Medical Terminology
- Medication Administration
About Company
Medical Assistant The primary purpose of the Medical Assistant is to help the providers with patient care and prepare exam rooms. The Medical Assistant will report to the Practice Administrator. Occasional travel to the Arlington Heights, Hoffm
