Medical Assistant (31858)

The Specialty Alliance; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

The Specialty Alliance is seeking a Medical Assistant to support both clinical and administrative areas in our Oak Lawn, IL facility. The role includes assisting physicians with patient care, preparing patients for examinations, collecting specimens, charting, and handling phone triage under supervision.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of medical office experience; completion of a medical assistant program is preferred, with Gastroenterology exposure

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED, MA diploma from an accredited institution, or a college course in medical assisting.
• Experience: Minimum one year in a medical facility as a medical assistant; gastroenterology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient care and clinical tasks such as preparing for exams, collecting specimens, checking vital signs, and charting.
• Fulfill clerical duties including handling records, scheduling, and verifying insurance.
• Support organizational needs and maintain patient rights and compliance with safety codes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

EMR systems

Written & verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Compassion & patient care

Education

High school diploma or GED / MA diploma / college course in medical assisting

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Position Purpose

This position may be involved in both the clinical and administrative areas, including assisting physicians with patient care and handling clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinical services.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned, such as checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure rooms; assisting patients with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, and preparing for exams; collecting patient history; checking vital signs; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting providers; charting; phone triage; medication administration; relaying instructions to patients and families; answering calls; and providing pertinent information and prescription verifications with physician orders.
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned, such as sending and receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/X‑ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information; completing forms and requisitions; scheduling appointments; patient check‑in and check‑out; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; and managing and updating charts to ensure information is complete and filed appropriately.
• Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned, including respecting and promoting patient rights, responding appropriately to emergency codes, and sharing problems related to patients or staff with the immediate supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED), medical assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution, or a college course in medical assisting.
• Experience: Minimum one year of recent experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant and/or documented evidence of externship completed in a medical office. Experience in a Gastroenterology practice is preferred.
• Requirements for Level I Status:
  • Entry level (1–4 years experience) and/or meeting the basic requirements of the job with the need for additional supervision.
  • Excess of 4 years experience if meeting only the basic requirements of the job with additional supervision.

Performance Requirements

• Knowledge of health care field and EMR systems.
• Skill in performing medical assistance tasks appropriately.
• Skill in written and verbal communications.
• Skill in understanding patient education needs by sharing information with patients and families.
• Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care practices and procedures.
• Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks.
• Ability to multi‑task.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others.

GI Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and equitable work environment. Our company values and celebrates the diversity of our physicians, staff, and patients. We firmly believe our service is greatly enriched by our diversity of thought, experience, perspective, culture, and background.

Please note: All job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a pre‑employment criminal history check.

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