Medical Assistant

Premise Health Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Chicago is seeking a Full-Time Medical Assistant to manage front office operations and provide clinical support. The ideal candidate will have certification in Medical Assisting and experience with Epic Systems. This role offers a balanced work schedule with no nights or weekends, alongside competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

On-site Fitness Center

Great On-site Cafeteria

Discounted Monthly Parking

Public Transportation Access

Qualifications

• Expert-level knowledge of Epic Systems required.
• Previous Medical Assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative tasks and manages front desk operations.
• Schedules appointments and maintains patient records.
• Prepares treatment rooms and assists with clinical tasks.

Skills

Medical Reception

Patient Focus

Detail-Oriented

Education

National certification in Medical Assisting

Certificate/Diploma from accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

Epic Systems

CPR Certification

Job description

Healthcare Without Rival

Premise Health offers a wide range of dynamic, purpose-driven career opportunities. We are currently looking for a Full-Time Medical Assistant (MA)to join our team in Chicago, IL.

Schedule:

• Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
• NO Nights, NO Weekends, NO Holidays

PERKS:

• Located in beautiful Downtown Chicago across from Maggie Daley Park
• Access to On-site Fitness Center at Discounted Cost
• Great On-site Cafeteria
• On Public Transportation Route
• Discounted Monthly Parking Available

About this Role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented, patient-focused Medical Assistant with a strong emphasis on medical reception duties and front desk operations. This role requires expert-level knowledge of Epic Systems—particularly in registration, insurance verification, and appointment scheduling. The ideal candidate will also be cross-trained to assist with clinical support tasks, including blood draws (phlebotomy) and vaccine administration, but their primary responsibility will be managing the front office.

Essential Functions:

• Performs administrative tasks, completes appropriate client company and OSHA regulated forms, and provides assistance at front desk
• Schedules appointments and makes follow up phone calls to patients
• Keys data into computer to maintain clinic and patient records
• Interviews patients, measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and records information on patients' charts
• Prepares treatment rooms and patients for examination
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments
• Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials
• Operates electrocardiograph (EKG) and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests
• Gives injections or treatments and performs routine laboratory tests
• May require other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• National certification in Medical Assisting from a Premise Health approved organization OR Certificate/Diploma and Transcripts from an accredited Medical Assistant program with hands on externship completed and passed- total online courses are not acceptable.
• CPR (BLS for the Healthcare Provider/Professional Rescuer - the copy must include the front and back of card as applicable) Certification must include “hands on” evaluation of skills by the trainer/instructor. Total on-line courses will not be accepted. Course must also meet the American Heart Association (AHA) standards but need not be an AHA certificate.
• Previous Medical Assistant experience preferred.

Work-life balance is at the foundation of how decisions are made and where Premise is headed. We can only help people get, stay, and be well if we do the same for ourselves. In addition to competitive pay, Premise offers benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid holidays and vacation time, a company-sponsored wellness program, and much more our talent acquisition team will be happy to share with you.

For individuals living in or reporting to Illinois, Premise Health is required to include an estimate of the salary and benefits for this role. While a number of factors influence salary, our estimated IL compensation is $21 - $24 per hour. Please note, this is a general guideline and your experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other factors will be taken into consideration. For more information regarding the benefits we offer, please visit our career site, jobs.premisehealth.com/benefits.

Premise Health is an equal opportunity employer; we value inclusion, and we do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.