Cardiology Medical Assistant - Day Shift, Growth & Benefits

Prime Healthcare; Olympia Fields (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Olympia Fields Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in patient care and clinic operations. The role includes clerical duties, chart management and patient information delivery to optimize clinic services.

Daily responsibilities involve scheduling, front-desk interaction, and maintaining a positive representation of the organization in a busy Cardiology department. Full-time, dayshift, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; relevant experience considered for new hires.
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
• BLS (AHA) certification required upon hire and kept current.
• Minimum one year of public-facing work experience; healthcare experience preferred.
• Experience in health care settings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient care, clerical, environmental and organizational tasks.
• Schedule appointments and manage patient charts.
• Provide information to patients to help them use clinic services fully.
• Convey a positive image of the organization.

Skills

Patient communication

Organization

Clerical skills

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification preferred

BLS (AHA) certification required

1 year public contact experience

Healthcare experience preferred

Tools

EMR/EHR software

Medical office software

Job description

Olympia Fields Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in patient care and clinic operations. The role includes clerical duties, chart management and patient information delivery to optimize clinic services.

Daily responsibilities involve scheduling, front-desk interaction, and maintaining a positive representation of the organization in a busy Cardiology department. Full-time, dayshift, with comprehensive benefits.