Medical Assistant - General Surgery

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their dynamic team in Schaumburg. This full-time position offers a chance to make a real difference in patient care by supporting physicians during examinations, assisting with minor surgeries, and ensuring a welcoming environment for patients. The role includes important responsibilities such as measuring vital signs, conducting lab tests, and managing patient records. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization provides comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to a team that values excellence, this opportunity is for you.

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

Financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, completion of Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Active medical assistant certification may be required for specific specialties.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and assist with registration and scheduling.
• Provide support during examinations and minor office surgeries.
• Conduct onsite lab testing and maintain examination rooms.

Skills

Patient Care

Customer Service

Vital Signs Measurement

Medical Terminology

Electronic Medical Records

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Program

Health Sciences Courses

Tools

Electronic Medical Records Software

Job description

Overview

Medical Assistant - Schaumberg - General Surgery

Position Highlights:

• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time/40 Hours
• Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
• Location: Schaumberg
• Travel: some travel to surrounding clinics 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.
• Maintain 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 required.
• Prior experience using an electronic medical record preferred.
• College graduates from a health sciences program interested in gaining patient care experience and in pursuing a career in healthcare are welcome to apply.

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.