Medical Assistant

Prime Healthcare; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 26,174 - 36,547; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Prime Healthcare in Kankakee, Illinois, is seeking a dedicated team member to assist physicians with patient care and clerical tasks. This role includes managing appointment scheduling and providing vital information to patients.

Qualified candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent, prefer a Medical Assistant Certification, and possess strong communication skills. Full-Time position with a competitive compensation package and various benefits available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or relevant experience required.
• Medical Assistant Certification is preferred.
• Must have a current BLS certificate upon hire.
• Minimum one year of work experience in a public contact job.
• Experience in health care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient care and clerical tasks.
• Manage appointment scheduling and chart management.
• Provide information to patients regarding clinic services.
• Convey a positive image of the organization.

Skills

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

BLS certificate

Public contact experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

• Department: Surgery
• Schedule: Monday-Friday
• Facility: Prime Healthcare Medical Group
• Location: 555 W Court, Kankakee IL

Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting physicians with patient care, clerical, environmental and organization tasks. Responsible for appointment scheduling and chart management. Provides Information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinic services. Conveys a positive image of organization.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent or relevant experience required for new hires effective April 2014.

2. Medical Assistant Certification, preferred.

3. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.

4. Minimum one year work experience in public contact job.

5. Work experience in health care preferred.

Pay Transparency

Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $19.00 to $26.53. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf