Medical Assistant - Des Plaines Clinic

Prime Healthcare; Charlottetown; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team. This role is vital in ensuring smooth operations by assisting physicians with patient care and administrative tasks. You'll be responsible for maintaining patient records, scheduling appointments, and ensuring that patients are informed about the services available. With a focus on providing excellent patient care, you will help create a positive environment in the clinic. The organization offers a competitive compensation package along with a variety of benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for those looking to grow in the healthcare field.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401K Retirement Plan

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant Certification and BLS certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient care and clerical tasks.
• Manage appointment scheduling and provide patient information.

Skills

Patient Care Assistance

Appointment Scheduling

Chart Management

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Certification

BLS Certification

Phlebotomy Certification

Job description

Overview

The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for administrative as well as clinical tasks, such as maintaining patient records, preparing patients and rooms for examination, assisting physicians with exams, and performing front-desk tasks. Tasks may include appointment scheduling, answering, and returning patient calls, and coordinating daily office activities. This position conveys a positive image of the office and provides information as needed to ensure patients are aware of all benefits of the office.

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting physicians with patient care, clerical, environmental and organization tasks. Responsible for appointment scheduling and chart management. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinic services. Conveys a positive image of the organization.

Qualifications

1. High School Diploma or equivalent required.
2. Medical Assistant Certification.
3. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
4. Minimum one year work experience in a public contact job.
5. Work experience in health care preferred.
6. Current Phlebotomy certification or Competency required.

Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options.

A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $18.15 to $19.07. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.