Medical Assistant

Chestnut Health Systems; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bloomington, IL is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant for a full-time role. This position offers a supportive environment with no weekends or holidays. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant certifications. The role involves patient interaction, record-keeping, and assisting medical staff. Educational assistance for nursing degrees is available.

Benefits

Educational Assistance

Shift Differential

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of CNA or MA training program required.
• Current CMA or CNA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Support medical staff members and screen potential patients.
• Schedule, greet, and room patients; gather health histories.
• Take and document vital signs and assist with medical exams.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma

CNA or MA Training Program

CMA or CNA Certification

Job description

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Overview

Looking for second shift work? Want to use your skills and certification to care for patients and clients? Thinking of furthering your education in a nursing role? This full-time position in Bloomington, IL offers all this and more. Monday-Friday, no weekends, no holidays, and eligible for shift differential! Chestnut offers educational assistance for employees earning qualifying degrees in nursing. (Restrictions apply.)

Responsibilities

1. Support medical staff members.
2. Screen potential patients via phone.
3. Help with admissions.
4. Schedule, greet, and room patients.
5. Gather health and hospital histories.
6. Record information in electronic medical record.
7. Help with medical exams.
8. Take and document vital signs.
9. Gather non-blood specimens.
10. Monitor self-administration of medications.
11. Provide health education and teaching to patients and families.
12. Help patients and families to complete paperwork.
13. Pull and file charts, prepare communication materials.
14. Transport patients to outside appointments as needed.

Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Successful completion of CNA or MA training program.
3. Current CMA or CNA certification.
4. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
5. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
6. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
7. Basic computer skills including MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, and an electronic medical record.
8. Ability to assist in a variety of common medical and medical office procedures.
9. Valid driver’s license, private auto insurance, and ability to be insured.

Are you intrigued by this job but don’t meet every single requirement? Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs when that’s the case. Chestnut is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about any of our posted positions but your experience doesn’t line up perfectly, please apply anyway! You might be just the right candidate for another role. We’d love to explore the possibilities with you!

EOE – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience.

The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $18.00 - $20.50 an hour. Several factors are considered in determining pay, including qualifications, skills, education, experience, local market conditions, and internal equity.

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