Medical Assistant

CardioOne, Inc.; Hinsdale (IL); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

CardioOne, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to join Midwest Cardiovascular Institute in Hinsdale, IL. You will handle patient care, clinical support, and clerical tasks as part of an interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of healthcare office experience, certification as a Medical Assistant, and proficiency with AthenaHealth EMR. This full-time position offers competitive pay starting at $20 per hour plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant healthcare office experience is required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and document basic medical history.
• Update and file medical records and insurance reports.
• Arrange hospital admissions and laboratory services.
• Check patients and type up charts.
• Assist during medical examinations.
• Produce and distribute correspondence and forms.
• Prepare charts for Cardiologist and retrieve prior results.
• Perform in-clinic testing and imaging.
• Manage prescription needs and renewals.
• Provide patient-centric service and coordinate with team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

AthenaHealth EMR

MS Office

Job description

About the Company

The next generation of independent cardiology is being built here. CardioOne is a physician-led, technology-driven cardiology platform built to empower independent practices to compete, and win, in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

Our mission is to provide cardiologists with the tools, infrastructure, and expertise they need to thrive while maintaining full clinical independence. We believe the best care is delivered by physicians who are empowered - not constrained - by the systems around them.

We combine a deep bench of healthcare operators with purpose-built technology and AI-enabled solutions across operations, revenue cycle, imaging, and practice development. From real estate and advanced imaging to clinical workflows and data infrastructure, CardioOne delivers a fully integrated platform designed to drive growth, efficiency, and superior patient outcomes.

Backed by WindRose Health Investors and leading healthcare executives, CardioOne is building one of the most sophisticated and scalable cardiology MSOs in the country - designed to reimagine what is possible for independent cardiology.

About the Job

CardioOne's newest practice, Midwest Cardiovascular Institute (MCI), is seeking motivated individuals to join our team as a Medical Assistant. You will be responsible for a variety of patient care, technical, and clerical related functions. The Medical Assistant is responsible for the clinic patient flow by assisting members of the patient care team and providing a broad range of health care services. In this role, you will work directly with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to facilitate outstanding care for our patients. You will report directly to the Assistant Practice Manager.

What you’ll do:

• Interview patients and document basic medical history


• Update and file medical records and insurance reports


• Arrange hospital admissions and laboratory services


• Check with patients and type up patients' charts


• Participates in patient and family education/explanation related to diagnostic testing performed in the clinic setting


• Assist during medical examinations


• Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms


• Handle receivable and payable accounts and keep financial records


• Prepare and clean treatment rooms and medical instruments


• Provide patient-centric service and care to all patients


• Work independently and collaboratively with the Lead Medical Assistant to serve as a seamless link between patients, practice staff, and physicians to ensure optimal experience for all patients and practice providers.


• Assist in addressing patient concerns and requests through patient triage, collecting pertinent information to escal


• Prepare charts for Cardiologist - Prepare chart sections in Athena EMR at least 24 hours before the visit with the following; but not limited to: Reason for visit, Patient medication reconciliation, current pharmacy information, lab test results, Imaging testing results.


• Any and all other pertinent medical information necessary for the care.


• Execute intake checklist [as defined by practice], perform trained documentation workflows in AthenaHealth EMR


• Perform and document in-clinic testing and imaging


• Manage all aspects of patient prescription needs, including: placing orders, coordinating care with pharmacies, answering patient questions & managing renewal requests


• Performs other related duties as assigned and serves in whatever other capacity deemed necessary for successful completion of the mission and goals and in concordance with its patient philosophy.

What you’ll need:

• A minimum of 1-3 years of relevant professional experience in a healthcare office is required.


• Strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently


• Excellent communication (verbal and written), clinical and interpersonal skills.


• Demonstrates strong work ethic and reliability (i.e. attendance and punctuality)


• Ability to create and sustain meaningful patient experiences.


• The ability to quickly resolve issues and think outside the box


• Knowledge of medical terminology. Must be able to efficiently communicate with patients and providers using appropriate language.


• Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software


• Certification as a Medical Assistant in good standing required


• Knowledge and use of EHRs (Athena experience is a plus!)


• Preceptorship of 400+ clinical hours in Cardiology


• BLS or ACLS required

Work Location:

You will work out of the Hinsdale, IL office.

Additional Information:

Full-time rate starting at $20 per hour plus medical, dental, and vision. Commensurate with experience.