Medical Assistant - General Surgery Clinic

Saint Francis Hospital; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston, IL, is recruiting a Medical Assistant to support the General Surgery team. This full-time daytime role involves assisting physicians, handling clerical tasks, scheduling, and chart management to keep clinic operations running smoothly.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and a current BLS certificate; Medical Assistant certification is preferred. Prior healthcare/public contact experience is valued, and the role offers competitive pay

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required for new hires.
• Medical Assistant Certification, preferred.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Minimum one year work experience in public contact job.
• Work experience in health care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient care and clinic tasks.
• Handle appointment scheduling and chart management.
• Provide information to patients and help them utilize clinic services; maintain a positive image of the organization.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification, preferred

Current BLS certificate

Minimum one year work experience in public contact job

Job description

Overview

General Surgery

Schedule

Full Time Days, Mon-Fri 8:30a-5p

Facility

Prime Healthcare General Surgery, 800 Austin St, West Tower Suite 253

Location

Evanston, IL

Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting physicians with patient care, clerical, environmental and organization tasks. Responsible for appointment scheduling and chart management. Provides Information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinic services. Conveys a positive image of organization.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or relevant experience required for new hires effective April 2014.
• Medical Assistant Certification, preferred.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Minimum one year work experience in public contact job.
• Work experience in health care preferred.

Pay Transparency

Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $19.00 to $26.53. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf