Allergy Medical Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Life and disability coverage

Vision benefits

401(k) plan with match

Vacation time

Weekends and major holidays off

Job summary

Chicago ENT is seeking an Allergy Medical Assistant to join our ambulatory care team. This role travels between multiple clinic locations to support physicians, mid-level practitioners, and nurses with patient care.

We offer a schedule up to 40 hours per week with shifts from 7AM to 7PM, and a competitive hourly rate of $18-$22 along with comprehensive benefits. Prior clinical experience and CPR are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program preferred.
• Current CPR Certification required.
• 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 RNs with evaluation, management, and treatment.
• Maintain patient flow and exam/treatment room upkeep; perform basic skills like vital signs.
• Administer intramuscular injections, immunizations, and OTC meds under physician direction.
• Cross-trained across ENT, Sleep, Allergy, Cosmetic, CT, and Triage over time.

Skills

CPR Certification

Work in high-stress environment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Program graduate

Medical Assistant Certification (AAMA/AMT/NHA/NCCT)

Job description

Allergy 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 MA Lead 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.