Allergy Medical Assistant

Chicago ENT; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental coverage

Life and disability insurance

Vision benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Vacation time + holidays off

Job summary

Chicago ENT is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to partner with providers and deliver prompt, accurate patient care across multiple clinic locations in the Chicago area.

The role reports to the Lead Allergy MA and requires travel between offices. A high school diploma or GED with CPR certification is required; surgical experience is a plus and two years of clinical practice is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current CPR Certification required.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program preferred.
• Minimum of two years clinical experience preferred.
• Previous surgical experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a high stress, fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physicians, Mid-Level Practitioners, and Registered Nurses with evaluation, management, and treatment of patients in ambulatory care.
• Maintain patient flow and exam/treatment room upkeep; perform basic skills such as vital signs and point of care testing.
• Administer intramuscular injections, immunizations, and OTC medications under Physician direction.
• Cross-train over time in ENT, Sleep, Allergy, Cosmetic, CT, and Triage services.
• Travel between office locations; adhere to the weekly 40-hour schedule and set hours 7AM–7PM.
• Support staff with scheduling and ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Skills

Vital signs

Point of care testing

Injections administration

Immunizations

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Medical Assistant

Medical Assistants will partner with the providers of Chicago ENT to ensure prompt, accurate, and compassionate patient care. Chicago ENT is seeking experienced MA candidates interested in growing their skills in this unique and comprehensive ENT care setting. This role will report to the Lead Allergy MA and be required to travel to other clinics. The salary range for this role is $18-$22hr.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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, the upkeep of exam and treatment rooms, and performing basic skills such as vital signs and point of care testing.
• The Medical Assistant will administer intramuscular injections, immunizations, and over-the-counter medications under the direction of a Physician.
• The Medical Assistant will be cross trained over time in all specialties and ancillary services including ENT, Sleep, Allergy, Cosmetic, CT, and Triage.
• The Medical Assistant must be available to work scheduled hours travel between all office locations where their assigned provider hosts clinic.
• The MA Lead will assign a weekly schedule not to exceed 40 hours
• The schedule may be between the hours of 7AM to 7PM.
• The schedule may be 5 days including Monday to Saturday.
• The Medical Assistant must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift up-to 30 pounds.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Current CPR Certification required
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program preferred
• Minimum of two years clinical experience preferred
• Previous surgical experience preferred
• Ability to work in a high stress, fast paced environment

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Preferred: Current Medical Assistant Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA, or NCCT

All employees are required to provide proof of vaccination or exemption.

WAGE

$18-22.00

ENT is 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.

All applicants should be aware that employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening. Failure to provide accurate information or pass these requirements may result in withdrawal of the employment offer.