Medical Assistant II

Associated Physicians Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

On-the-job training

Employee discounts

Job summary

Associated Physicians Group seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinical and administrative duties in their Alton, Illinois office. The role involves taking vitals, rooming patients, and assisting with procedures under the guidance of providers.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in medical settings, CMA/RMA preferred, and strong clinical and communication skills. Experience with EMR systems and MS Office is important, with some triage responsibilities also expected.

Qualifications

• 13 years of experience as a Medical Assistant or in a medical office setting.
• CMA or RMA certification preferred; CNAs or other healthcare support professionals are encouraged to apply.
• Strong clinical and communication skills; proficiency in EMR systems and Microsoft Office; clinical triage experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Support: Take patient vitals, room patients, and record accurate histories.
• Procedure Assistance: Prepare and assist with procedures as directed by the provider.
• Office Tasks: Handle basic medical office duties, including phone triage and maintaining patient records.
• Technology Use: Utilize EMR systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Skills

Clinical communication

Triage experience

Patient care basics

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Associated Physicians Group (APG) is currently seeking a Medical Assistant to join their team in Alton, Illinois. Below is a comprehensive overview of the position:

Position: Medical Assistant

Location: Alton, IL
Employment Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 3640 hours per week
Pay Range: $16.50 $22.00 per hour

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• paid time off
• flexible spending accounts
• on-the-job training
• employee discounts

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Support: Assist in taking patient vitals, rooming patients, and recording accurate patient histories.
• Procedure Assistance: Prepare and assist with medical procedures as directed by the healthcare provider.
• Office Tasks: Handle basic medical office duties, including phone triage and maintaining patient records.
• Technology Use: Utilize Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications

• Experience: 13 years as a Medical Assistant or in a medical office setting.
• Certification: Certified or Registered Medical Assistant (CMA or RMA) preferred;motivated CNAs or other healthcare support professionals are also encouraged to apply.
• Skills: Strong clinical and communication skills;proficiency in EMR systems and Microsoft Office; clinical triageexperience is a plus.
• Specialty Experience: Experience in internal medicine or pain management is advantageous.

About Associated Physicians Group

APG is a privately owned medical practice with over 25 years of service in the Metro East St. Louis area. They offer a collaborative environment with a focus on work-life balance and professional development. APG provides a comprehensive approach to patient care, integrating services such as primary care, physical therapy, and interventional joint and spine care.