Job Description
Join Our Dynamic Team in Chicago
Are you a compassionate healthcare professional looking for a rewarding career in the Windy City? Premier Health Partners is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join our full-time team. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional patient care and offer a collaborative environment where you can grow your skills and make a real difference in the community.
Why Join Us?
At Premier Health Partners, we offer more than just a job. You will enjoy comprehensive benefits, a supportive work culture, and opportunities for professional advancement.
Key Responsibilities
- Patient Interaction: Greet patients warmly, verify their demographic information, and escort them to examination rooms.
- Vital Signs: Accurately measure and record vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and height/weight.
- Clinical Support: Assist physicians and advanced practice providers during patient examinations and procedures.
- Room Preparation: Prepare examination rooms by ensuring they are clean, stocked with necessary supplies, and properly sanitized.
- Medication Administration: Prepare and administer medications and injections as directed by authorized healthcare providers.
- Lab Work: Perform basic laboratory tests, such as EKGs, urinalysis, and throat cultures, following strict protocols.
- Administrative Duties: Maintain patient charts, schedule appointments, and handle insurance verification and coding.
Qualifications
- Certification: Certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA, RMA, or NCMA) from an accredited institution.
- Licensure: Current Illinois State Medical Assistant License.
- Experience: 1-3 years of clinical experience in a medical setting (preferred).
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems (Epic or Cerner experience preferred).
- Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
- Attention to Detail: Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy.
- Computer Literacy: Basic to intermediate computer skills.
Responsibilities
- Greet patients, verify information, and escort them to examination rooms.
- Measure and record vital signs, such as height, weight, blood pressure, and temperature.
- Assist providers with patient examinations and procedures.
- Prepare and maintain examination rooms, ensuring they are stocked and clean.
- Administer medications and injections as directed by physicians.
- Perform basic laboratory tests, such as EKGs and urinalysis.
- Handle administrative tasks, including scheduling appointments and updating electronic health records (EHR).
Qualifications
- Certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA, RMA, or NCMA) from an accredited institution.
- Current Illinois State Medical Assistant License.
- 1-3 years of clinical experience in a medical setting (preferred).
- Proficiency in electronic health record systems (Epic or Cerner experience a plus).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Basic computer literacy.