Medical Assistant - Chicago South Side, IL

National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Midwest Express Clinic is hiring a Medical Assistant for Chicago South Side locations. The role focuses on delivering excellent patient care, assisting clinicians, and supporting front-desk and EMR documentation to ensure a smooth patient flow.

The ideal candidate has 1-2+ years in outpatient settings, a friendly professional presence, reliable attendance, and adaptability to changing schedules. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth within a fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of outpatient clinical experience is required.
• Friendly, polished and professional presence.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality is essential.
• Flexibility to support varying clinic schedules and nearby locations.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients warmly and create a great first impression.
• Room patients, obtain vitals and medical history, document in EMR, and support providers during visits.
• Perform blood draws, EKGs, injections, and specimen collection as permitted.
• Register patients, support insurance verification, answer phones, schedule visits, and collect payments.
• Keep documentation accurate and organized within the EMR; support a smooth clinic flow.

Skills

Outpatient experience

Patient care

Professional presence

Flexible scheduling

Fast-paced environment

Tools

EMR

Job description

Medical Assistant– Chicago South Side, Illinois

Why Join Midwest Express Clinic

At Midwest Express Clinic, Express is our middle name. We deliver fast, high-quality healthcare withheart. Our patients count on us fora great experience, and our teams count on each other every single shift.

We are building the best care team in the Midwest — positive, professional, dependable, and proud of the work we do.

This posting covers openings at our Gage Park and Chatham locations. We'll work with you during the interview process to find the best fit.

Our culture is grounded in PACT:
Positive |Accountable |Compassionate |Teamwork

The Role

The Medical Assistant is a key part of the patient experience andclinicflow. This role is ideal for someone who brings energy, loves helping people, and understands the importance of showing up ready to win the day.

WhatYou’llOwn

Patient Care & Service

• Welcome patients warmly and create a great first impression
• Room patients, obtain vitals and medical history, document accurately within the EMR, and support providers during visits
• Perform blooddraws, EKGs, injections, and specimen collection as permitted

Clinic Operations

• Register patients, support insurance verification, answer phones, schedule visits, and collect payments
• Keep documentationaccurateand organized within the EMR

Team Standards

• Show up on time and ready to contribute
• Support teammates during busy shifts
• Help keep the clinic clean, smooth, and efficient

WhatWe’reLooking For

• Prior clinical experiencewith 1-2+ years in an outpatient settingrequired
• Friendly, polished, professional presence
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Flexibility to support varying clinic schedules and nearby locations based on business needs
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Coachable and eager to grow

What Success Looks Like

• Patients feel welcomed and cared for
• The team knows they can count on you
• You arrive prepared and ready to work
• You bring positive energy during busy shifts
• You help the clinic run smoothly

Compensation

The expectedhourlyrange for this position is$21-23 depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Benefits

• Midwest Express Clinic is proud to offer a competitive selection of employer-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and short-term disability plans to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families.
• Employees can also opt into a wide range of voluntary benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Dependent Care, commuter benefits, life insurance, critical illness, and pet insurance.
• We offer a company-sponsored 401(k) plan with employer match to support long-term financial wellbeing.
• Full-time employees are also eligible for Paid Time Off and wellness benefits, because we believe in building a career that supports both performance and balance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Midwest Express Clinic is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminateon the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Reasonable Accommodation

Midwest Express Clinic is committed to providing reasonableaccommodationto applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If yourequireassistanceor accommodation, please contact our HR team [e-mail].

E-Verify

Midwest Express Clinicparticipatesin E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees