Medical Assistant II

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

Job summary

Prime Healthcare Medical Group in Chicago Heights IL is seeking a Medical Assistant II to support providers in a family medicine setting. Responsibilities include patient care support, clerical tasks, insurance verification, and prior authorizations.

All clinical tasks occur under supervision by a licensed clinician in the facility. Applicants should have healthcare experience, a completed MA program, English fluency, and current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Six months’ experience in Urgent Care/Primary Care or direct patient care.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completed an accredited Medical Assistant Training program.
• Fluency in English.
• BLS within 30 days of hire.
• Basic Arrhythmia training within 90 days if required.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with patient care, clerical tasks, insurance verification and prior authorizations.
• Schedule appointments and manage charts.
• Provide information to patients about clinic services.
• Convey a positive image of the organization; tasks under supervision.

Skills

Urgent/Primary Care exp

English fluency

BLS in 30 days

Arrhythmia training

Education

High school diploma

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