Medical Assistant- Cardiology

Duly Health and Care; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Paid volunteer time off

Parental leave with pay

Job summary

Duly Health and Care is looking for a full-time Medical Assistant in Joliet to support patient care and assist physicians. Responsibilities include managing patient registration, vital signs, and lab testing while maintaining a welcoming environment. Qualifications require a high school diploma, completion of a medical assistant program, and certification depending on specialty. The role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for further education reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a medical assistant educational program or equivalent experience required.
• Active certification from recognized medical assistant organizations required for certain specialties.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and assist with registration and vital sign measurement.
• Provide support to physicians during examinations and small procedures.
• Conduct onsite lab testing including EKGs and blood tests.

Skills

Patient registration assistance

Vital sign measurement

First aid procedures

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of medical assistant program

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Medical Assistant - Joliet - Cardiology

Position Highlights

• Full-Time; 40 hours/week
• Hours: Monday‑Friday 9:00am‑5:30pm
• Location: Joliet
• Travel as needed

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance
• Access to a mental health benefit at no cost
• Employer‑provided life and disability insurance
• $5,250 tuition reimbursement per year
• Immediate 401(k) match
• 40 hours paid volunteer time off
• Culture committed to community engagement and social impact
• Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non‑physician team members once eligibility requirements are met

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and assist with registration, scheduling, vital sign measurement, and health history collection
• Provide support to physicians during examinations, minor office surgeries, dressing changes, and other first aid procedures
• Certified medical assistants may assist with immunizations or injections
• Assist patients with prescription requests, address pharmacy callbacks, provider orders, update charting and filing
• Conduct onsite lab testing, including EKG, pulmonary function, blood glucose, and urine pregnancy tests
• Maintain clean, warm, and inviting examination rooms for patient visits
• Provide excellent customer service exemplifying Duly Health and Care CARE values
• Some travel to assist other local clinics may be required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Completion of a medical assistant educational program or higher education courses in health sciences or related experience required
• Several clinical specialties (Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Family Practice) require active medical assistant certification through one of the following:
  • American Medical Technologists (AMT)
  • National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
  • National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
  • American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)
  • American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• CPR certification or willingness to become certified upon hire required
• Phlebotomy certification may be required to be completed within 90 days of hire
• Prior experience working as an MA, CMA, CNA, EMT or 2 years of experience working in a medical office assisting with patient care

Compensation

The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $21.43‑23.63 for a Medical Assistant; Certified or Registered Medical Assistant the base pay range is $22.97‑24.57, with the actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.