Medical Assistant

Premise Health Inc.; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 28,929 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Program with Company Match

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Company-sponsored Wellness Program

Job summary

Premise Health Inc. is seeking a Full Time Medical Assistant to provide care to client employees in Joliet, IL. Responsibilities include interviewing patients, measuring vital signs, maintaining health records, administering medications, and performing administrative tasks.

The ideal candidate will have the necessary certifications and experience, and enjoy a supportive work environment with a focus on work-life balance and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• National certification in Medical Assisting from an approved organization required.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support for health care providers is mandatory.
• Previous Medical Assistant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and measure vital signs.
• Maintain patient health records for accuracy.
• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Administer medications and perform laboratory tests.
• Handle administrative tasks and schedule appointments.

Skills

Medical Assisting Certification

Basic Life Support Certification

Previous Medical Assistant Experience

Education

Certificate/Diploma from accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

Premise's mission is to help people get, stay, and be well. We hope you will join us in our mission and experience why amazing health starts with amazing healthcare. For more information, visit www.jobs.premisehealth.com.

As a Full Time Medical Assistant, you'll provide care to client employees and their dependents in our Health Center located in Joliet, IL.

Schedule

• 40 Hours Per Week
• Mon & Wed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm; Tue, Thu & Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Closed Daily for lunch 1-hour

What You’ll Do

• Interviews patients and measures vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height)
• Maintains patient health records to ensure accurate and up-to-date records
• Prepares treatment rooms, cleans and sterilizes instruments
• Medication administration including injections, performs laboratory tests, operates EKGs and other diagnostic equipment as permitted by state regulations
• Performs administrative tasks, assists at the front desk, schedules appointments, makes follow-up calls, and orders medical supplies
• Performs other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

• 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 accepted
• Current certification with hands-on training in AHA, ARC or equivalent Basic Life Support for health care providers is required
• CMA certification required from the American Association of Medical Assistants, the National Center of Competency Testing, the National Certification Medical Association, American Medical Technologists, or any other recognized certifying body approved by the Board of Medical Examiners (South Carolina only)
• 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 full-time team members benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) program with company match, paid holidays and vacation time, a company-sponsored wellness program, EAP, access to virtual primary care and virtual behavioral health at no cost for team members and their dependents. Additional benefits can be viewed here: https://jobs.premisehealth.com/benefits.

Premise is an equal opportunity employer; we value inclusion and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Premise provides its reasonable and genuinely expected range of compensation for this job of $21.00 - $25.00 per hour. A number of factors will influence the rate offered for this position, including your experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other factors.

Should you have questions regarding this job posting, please contact [e-mail].