Medical Assistant - General Surgery

Duly Healthcare; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established healthcare provider as a Medical Assistant in Joliet, where you will play a vital role in patient care and support. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment with responsibilities ranging from assisting physicians during examinations to conducting lab tests. You will be part of a compassionate team dedicated to providing excellent customer service and ensuring patient satisfaction. With comprehensive benefits, including tuition reimbursement and a commitment to diversity, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in healthcare while making a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Employer provided life and disability insurance

$5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year

Immediate 401(k) match

40 hours paid volunteer time off

Parental leave at 100% pay

Qualifications

• Completion of Medical Assistant educational program or related experience required.
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and assist with registration and scheduling.
• Provide support to physicians during examinations and minor surgeries.
• Conduct onsite lab testing including EKG and blood glucose tests.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Measurement

Customer Service

Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Program

Tools

EKG Machine

Blood Glucose Monitor

Phlebotomy Tools

Job description

Overview

Medical Assistant - Joliet - General Surgery

Position Highlights:

• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time/40 Hours
• Hours: Monday-Friday, primarily 8:00am-5:00pm
• Location: Joliet
• Travel: regular travel to New Lenox; travel to other locations as needed

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance and medical coverage at 100% (after deductible) when utilizing a Duly provider.
• Employer provided life and disability insurance.
• $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
• Immediate 401(k) match.
• 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
• A culture committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Social Impact.
• Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and assist with registration, scheduling, measuring vital signs and collecting health history
• Provide support to physicians during examinations, minor office surgeries, dressing changes and other first aid procedures
• Certified medical assistants may assist with immunizations or injections
• Assist patients with prescription requests, address pharmacy callbacks, provider orders, update charting and filing
• Conduct onsite lab testing to include: EKG, pulmonary function, blood glucose and urine pregnancy tests
• Maintains clean, warm and inviting examination rooms for patient visits
• Provide excellent customer service exemplifying Duly Health and Care CARE values
• Some travel to assist other local clinics may be required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Completion of Medical Assistant educational program or higher education courses in health sciences or related experience required
• Several of our clinical specialties including Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Family Practice, require active medical assistant certification through one of the following:
• American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
• American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)
• American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• CPR certification or willing to become certified upon hire required
• May require phlebotomy certification to be completed within 90 days of hire
• Prior experience working as an MA, CMA, CNA, EMT or 2 years of prior experience working in a medical office assisting with patient care

The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $21.43-23.63 for a Medical Assistant; Certified or Registered Medical Assistant the base pay range is $22.97-24.57, with the actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.