Medical Assistant

Chicago ENT - Advanced Center for Specialty Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental

Life and disability coverage

401(k) plan with match

Vacation time

Weekends and major holidays off

Job summary

Chicago ENT is seeking experienced Medical Assistants to join a comprehensive ENT care setting. You will support Physicians, Mid-Level Practitioners, and RNs in ambulatory care, manage patient flow, and maintain exam rooms while performing vital signs and point-of-care tests.

Travel to multiple clinics is required and schedules are set by the MA Lead with a 40-hour max. The role may involve injections and immunizations under physician direction; cross-training across ENT-related services is

Qualifications

• CPR Certification required.
• Graduate of Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Minimum of two years clinical experience preferred.
• Previous surgical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physicians, Mid-Level Practitioners, and RNs with evaluation, management, and treatment of patients in ambulatory care.
• Maintain patient flow and exam/treatment room upkeep; perform basic skills like vital signs and point-of-care testing.
• Administer intramuscular injections, immunizations, and OTC meds under physician direction.
• Cross-train across specialties including ENT, Sleep, Allergy, Cosmetic, CT, and Triage.
• Be available to travel between all office locations where provider hosts clinic.

Skills

CPR Certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Program graduate

Job description

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.

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.

All applicants should be aware that employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening. Failure to provide accurate information or pass these requirements may result in withdrawal of the employment offer.

Salary: $18 - $22 per hour