Medical Assistant - Fast-Paced Clinic Support (Phlebotomy)

USA-Clinics-Group-; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

USA Clinics Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to support our healthcare team across multiple Illinois clinics. You will assist physicians during procedures, manage patient interactions, and maintain a welcoming environment for all patients.

Qualified candidates have 1–2 years of hands-on clinical experience, a Medical Assistant training program, and CMA/RMA/CCMA certification preferred. Tasks include vital signs, rooming, phlebotomy, EKGs, injections, and EMR documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• 1-2 years of hands-on clinical experience as a Medical Assistant or in a similar direct patient care role (e.g., Medical Assistant externship, CNA, HHA, Nursing Assistant, or Patient Care Technician), required.
• Experience performing clinical duties such as vital signs, patient rooming, phlebotomy, EKGs, injections, and specimen collection, required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant training program and/or current CMA, RMA, or CCMA certification preferred.
• Proven patient-facing or customer service experience in a fast-paced environment, required.

Responsibilities

• Greet, room, and assist patients upon arrival, ensuring a welcoming and positive patient experience.
• Obtain and document patient vital signs, medical histories, and other clinical information in the EMR/EHR.
• Perform clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, EKGs, injections/vaccinations, specimen collection, and other duties within scope of training and certification.
• Accurately document patient interactions and clinical information using EMR/EHR systems.
• Deliver exceptional patient service while managing a high volume of patient interactions in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Utilize EMR/EHR platforms such as Epic, Athenahealth, eClinicalWorks, or similar systems.
• Support patient care within a healthcare setting, including physician offices, clinics, urgent care centers, pharmacies, hospitals, or home health environments.
• Leverage bilingual communication skills to support patient interactions when applicable.

Skills

Patient interactions

EMR/EHR usage

Bilingual communication

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant training program

CMA/RMA/CCMA certification preferred

Tools

Epic

Athenahealth

eClinicalWorks

Job description

USA Clinics Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to support our healthcare team across multiple Illinois clinics. You will assist physicians during procedures, manage patient interactions, and maintain a welcoming environment for all patients.

Qualified candidates have 1–2 years of hands-on clinical experience, a Medical Assistant training program, and CMA/RMA/CCMA certification preferred. Tasks include vital signs, rooming, phlebotomy, EKGs, injections, and EMR documentation.