Medical Assistant

Aunt Martha's Health & Wellness; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Aunt Martha’s Health & Wellness is opening a new Champaign, IL health center with anticipated January 2027 launch. We are hiring two Medical Assistants to support the Danville location first, then transition to Champaign.

The role combines clinical and administrative duties to ensure smooth patient flow and high-quality care. Candidates should have MA training with CMA certification, strong communication, and be willing to travel between sites as needed and work in a fast-paced ambulatory

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited/recognized Medical Assistant training program resulting in a diploma or certificate.
• AMT CMA certification required.
• Strong communication, organizational, and patient service skills.
• Able to work evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays as needed.
• Willing to work at Danville, IL before transitioning to Champaign, IL.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, obtain vital signs, document histories, and prepare for exams.
• Administer medications/immunizations and venipuncture as needed.
• Perform waived testing and collect specimens.
• Support providers and nursing staff in coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Prepare and review patient charts and maintain clean examination rooms.
• Assist with scheduling and respond to inquiries from patients and other providers.
• Document in the EHR and complete tasks in a timely manner.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Patient service

Education

Medical Assistant diploma/certificate

AMT CMA certification

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Location: Champaign, IL (Initial assignment in Danville, IL)

Compensation: $18.00 – $22.30 per hour + $750 Sign-On Bonus

Positions Available: 2 Full-Time Positions

Anticipated Health Center Opening: January 2027

About Us

Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness is committed to delivering exceptional care and ensuring equitable access to healthcare services for our communities. We foster a culture of innovation, teamwork, and compassion, empowering our employees to provide high-quality care in a safe and supportive environment.

Exciting Opportunity – New Champaign Health Center!

Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness is preparing to open a new health center in Champaign, Illinois, anticipated to open in January 2027. We are currently seeking two Medical Assistants to join our team and help support the launch of this new location.

Candidates hired before the Champaign health center opens will initially work at our Danville, Illinois, location, where they will receive hands‑on experience, become familiar with our clinical operations, and prepare to transition to the new Champaign facility once it opens.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing healthcare organization and become part of a new health center team from the beginning.

Position Overview

The Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support in an ambulatory healthcare setting. This position plays an important role in ensuring efficient patient flow, delivering quality patient care, and providing outstanding customer service to patients of all ages.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties:

• Room patients, obtain vital signs, document medical histories, and prepare patients for examinations.
• Administer medications and immunizations, perform venipuncture, and assist with medical procedures within the scope of the role.
• Conduct waived testing and collect specimens as required.
• Provide basic patient care while considering age-specific and developmental needs.
• Follow infection prevention protocols, universal precautions, and established clinical safety procedures.
• Support providers and nursing staff in delivering coordinated, patient‑centered care.

Administrative Duties:

• Prepare and review patient charts, ensuring documentation and quality measures are completed.
• Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked examination rooms in accordance with Joint Commission standards.
• Assist with patient scheduling and respond to inquiries from patients, pharmacies, hospitals, and other healthcare providers.
• Screen walk‑in patients and communicate relevant information to the RN Health Administrator and/or Provider.
• Complete patient documentation, phone messages, and assigned tasks within the electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Participate in required training, including Core Curriculum and additional professional development activities.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant: Completion of an accredited or recognized Medical Assistant training program resulting in a diploma or certificate.
• Certified Medical Assistant: Completion of a Medical Assistant program and successful completion of the AMT certification exam.
• Strong communication, organizational, and patient service skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced clinical environment.
• Comfortable using electronic health record systems and other healthcare technology.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays as needed.
• Must be willing and able to work at our Danville, IL, health center before transitioning to the new Champaign location.
• Flexibility to travel between health center locations when necessary.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Pay: $18.00 – $22.30
• $750 Sign‑On Bonus
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days, and Holidays
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts on Cell Phones, Restaurants, and More

Join Our New Champaign Team!

Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer.