Certified Medical Assistant

AdventHealth; Westchester (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

AdventHealth is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide exceptional patient care in our Primary Care setting. If you are passionate about serving others and have the necessary qualifications, we invite you to become part of our community where you can thrive and grow professionally while uplifting others. Join us in fostering holistic well-being and impacting lives positively.

Benefits

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Qualifications

• 1 year of practical medical assisting experience and certification.
• Active BLS certification by the American Heart Association.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients under supervision, greet patients, and obtain clinical information.
• Assist providers with treatment and examination, and perform office duties.
• Conduct screenings and maintain accurate patient records.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Intake

Patient Scheduling

Medical Assisting

Education

Graduate of a medical assisting program

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant - UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Great Lakes Primary Care

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One

• Paid Days Off from Day One

• Career Development

• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Part Time 20 hours/week

Shift : Days 7:45a-6:15p; Start/end times vary

Location: 2434 Wolf Road, Westchester, IL 60154

The role you’ll contribute:

The Medical Assistant, under general supervision, provides appropriate care to patients as well as follows AdventHealth service standards. This includes safely and effectively greeting patients, obtaining clinical information, financial and demographic information. Responsible for assisting providers during treatment and examination and may assist with procedures and medication administration as ordered by the provider. Performs office duties as needed; which includes but is not limited to, verifying insurance, collecting copays and scheduling necessary appointments.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Assist with screenings per physician orders and enters all information accurately and at the time of service or results

• Performs clinical intake according to AHMG policy and procedures

• May be responsible for assisting with minor procedures associated with specialty

• May be required to travel as needed to fulfill staffing needs

• Must maintain education requirements for position and demonstrate competency, as required

• Ensures efficient office flow by preparing patient and equipment for the needed treatment and initiates testing and documents results into the practice’s designated system when appropriate.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

Minimum qualifications:

• 1 year of practical medical assisting experience AND one of the medical assistant certifications listed below OR

• Graduate of a medical assisting program in lieu of experience

• Active American Heart Association BLS

• Must be currently certified and maintain certification by one of the following:

• American Association of Medical Assistants (“AAMA”) for Certified Medical Assistants (CMA)

• American Medical Certification Association (“AMCA”) for Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC)

• American Medical Technologists (“AMT”) for Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

• National Association for Health Professionals (“NAHP”) for Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA)

• National Center for Competency Testing (“NCCT”) for National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)

• National Healthcareer Association (NHA) for Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

• American Registry of Medical Assistants (“ARMA”)

Preferred qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Patient Care

Organization: UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Great Lakes

Schedule: Part-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 25024421

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We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.