Medical Assistant

Chestnut Health Systems Inc; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support our integrated healthcare team in Illinois. This role combines medical and behavioral health support, with emphasis on compassionate patient care and accurate documentation.

The position offers a Monday through Friday schedule with no weekends or holidays, a starting pay of $18.00 to $20.50 per hour, and opportunities for growth through nursing degree assistance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completed medical assistant training program.
• Current CMA or CMOA certification.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills including MS Office and EMR software.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured.

Responsibilities

• Support medical staff in delivering patient care services
• Assist with patient admissions and intake processes
• Schedule appointments, greet patients, and prepare them for visits
• Collect and document medical histories and patient information
• Record data in electronic medical records
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures
• Obtain and document vital signs
• Collect and process specimens as needed
• Provide health education and guidance to patients and families
• Assist patients with forms, documentation, and care coordination
• Prepare communication and patient education materials
• Operate mobile medical unit as needed

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

EMR proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MA training program

CMA/CMOA certification

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

EMR systems

Job description

Overview

Chestnut Health Systems™ is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support our integrated healthcare team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about providing compassionate, high-quality care while supporting both medical and behavioral health services.

Chestnut Health Systems™ is a leading provider of integrated health care services. Since 1973, Chestnut has grown to more than 800 committed, compassionate employees providing substance use, mental health, and primary care treatment to patients in Illinois and Missouri. We provide fully integrated care for all our patients by combining behavioral health care services with our community-based primary care health centers. Chestnut also conducts research and training throughout the U.S.A.

Want to grow your career in healthcare? Chestnut offers educational assistance for employees pursuing qualifying nursing degrees (restrictions apply).

This position offers a consistent weekday schedule—Monday through Friday with no weekends or holidays—providing excellent work-life balance.

The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $18.00 - $20.50 an hour.

Responsibilities

• Support medical staff in delivering patient care services
• Assist with patient admissions and intake processes
• Schedule appointments, greet patients, and prepare them for visits
• Collect and document medical histories and patient information
• Accurately record data in electronic medical record (EMR) systems
• Assist providers during medical examinations and procedures
• Obtain and document vital signs
• Collect and process specimens as needed
• Provide health education and guidance to patients and families
• Assist patients with forms, documentation, and care coordination
• Prepare communication and patient education materials
• Operate mobile medical unit as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of MA training program.
• Current CMA or CMOA certification.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills including MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, and an electronic medical record.
• Valid drivers license, private auto insurance, and ability to be insured.

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. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education, experience, local market conditions, and internal equity. Check out additional benefits here!