* Medical Assistant II

Olympia Fields Hospital; Matteson (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Olympia Fields Hospital seeks a Medical Assistant II to support providers with patient care, clerical tasks, and insurance verification in a busy clinic setting. You will schedule appointments, manage charts, and help patients access services while maintaining a professional, helpful demeanor.

All clinical tasks must be performed under the direct supervision of a licensed clinician, with responsibilities reflecting urgent care and primary care environments in the Illinois area.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months' experience in Urgent Care/Primary Care or direct patient care.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion in an accredited Medical Assistant Training program.
• Fluency in English.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Basic Arrhythmia training within 90 days if required by department.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with patient care, clerical tasks, insurance verification and prior authorizations; handle environmental and organization tasks.
• Schedule appointments and manage patient charts.
• Provide information to patients to help them utilize clinic services fully.
• Project a positive image of the organization.
• All clinical tasks performed by MA II under direct supervision of a licensed clinician present in the facility.

Skills

English Fluency

Patient Care

Clerical Tasks

Scheduling Help

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Training program

BLS certification within 30 days

Basic Arrhythmia training (90 days)

Job description

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

• A minimum of 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.
• Must have BLS within 30 days of hire.
• 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 to $27. 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