Medical Assistant II

Talentify; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Olympia Fields Hospital seeks a Medical Assistant to support the Family Medicine team at 1400 Otto Blvd, Chicago Heights, IL. You will assist providers with patient care, clerical duties, insurance verifications, and prior authorizations while managing appointments and charting.

The role requires at least six months in urgent or primary care, a high school diploma, and completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program. English fluency and a timely BLS certification are essential.

Qualifications

• Six months’ experience in Urgent Care, Primary Care physician practice setting and/or direct patient care experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion in an accredited Medical Assistant Training program.
• Fluency in English.
• BLS within 30 days of hire.
• Basic Arrhythmia training within 90 days of hire, if required by department.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with patient care, clerical tasks, insurance verification and prior authorizations.
• Schedule appointments and manage patient charts.
• Provide patients with information to help them utilize clinic services effectively.
• Represent the organization positively in all interactions; perform tasks under licensed clinician supervision.

Skills

Fluency in English

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Training program

Job description

Overview

• Department: Family Medicine
• Schedule: Monday-Friday
• Facility: Prime Healthcare Medical Group
• Location: 1400 Otto Blvd, Chicago Heights IL

Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting providers with patient care, clerical, insurance verification and prior authorizations, 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. All clinical tasks performed by MA II’s must occur under the direct supervision of a licensed clinician (MD, DO, APN, PA) who is physically present in the facility and immediately available.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. A minimum of six months’ experience in Urgent Care, Primary Care physician practice setting and/or direct patient care experience.2. High school diploma or equivalent. 3. Successful completion in an accredited Medical Assistant Training program. 4. Fluency in English.5. Must have BLS within 30 days of hire.6. Successful completion of Basic Arrhythmia training within 90 days of hire, if required by department.

Pay Transparency

Olympia Fields Hospital 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 $22.00 to $27.00. 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/

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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