Medical Assistant - North Chicago

Strive Health; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid-Remote Flexibility

Comprehensive Benefits

401k Match

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Job summary

Strive Health is hiring a Medical Assistant to support telehealth‑based and in‑person kidney care across multiple settings. The hybrid role includes home visits and on‑site clinics, reporting to Nurse Practitioner leadership. Candidates should hold an MA credential with CPR/BLS and be willing to travel within the region.

Compensation ranges from $22.12 to $25.00 per hour, with an 8% geographic differential within 50 miles of Chicago. Benefits, paid time off, and development support are included.

Qualifications

• 2+ years combined of related education, experience, or certification.
• Graduate from a medical assistant program (CAAHEP/ABHES) or formal MA program.
• Current BLS or CPR Certification required.
• Active driver’s license and ability to travel across region.
• Reliable internet connection meeting min speeds.

Responsibilities

• Record and measure vital signs and collect samples as needed.
• Answer calls, retrieve records, complete patient intakes, and schedule appointments.
• Document medications, labs, demographics, and care data in the EMR.
• Obtain patient consent and support nurse practitioners for visits.
• Assist with patient visits across home, clinics, or telehealth.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver holistic care.
• Provide in‑person care which may involve standing, walking, lifting.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Medical assistant program graduate (CAAHEP/ABHES)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

How You’ll Make An Impact

At Strive Health, patients come first. We’re on a mission to transform chronic conditions by identifying risk earlier, coordinating thoughtful care, and supporting people through every stage of their health journey.

Our work reduces emergency visits, improves outcomes, and helps patients live fuller lives. You’ll work alongside passionate Strivers who care deeply about making an impact, show up for one another as One Team, and find ways to elevate the everyday.

If you’re looking for meaningful work where your contributions truly matter, you’ll feel right at home at Strive!

Benefits & Perks

• Hybrid-Remote Flexibility – Work from home while fulfilling in‑person needs at the office, clinic, or patient home visits.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision insurance, employee assistance programs, employer-paid and voluntary life and disability insurance, plus health and flexible spending accounts.
• Financial & Retirement Support – Competitive compensation with a performance-based bonus program, 401k with employer match, and financial wellness resources.
• Time Off & Leave – Paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and paid birthgiving, bonding, sabbatical, and living donor leaves.
• Wellness & Growth – Family forming services through Maven Maternity at no cost and physical wellness perks, mental health support, and an annual professional development stipend.

What You’ll Do

Strive’s Medical Assistants (MAs) play a critical role in supporting quality patient care. The MA will perform a variety of administrative and clinical tasks to assist in the high-quality compassionate kidney care provided to our patients. While primarily conducted via telecommunication, this role may necessitate on‑site visits to various healthcare settings or patient homes. This hybrid role includes in‑home visits based on patient requirements, with potential face‑to‑face meetings with colleagues and leadership as needed. This role will report to the Lead, Nurse Practitioner.

The Day to Day

• Executes on the measurement, collection, and recording of vital signs, phlebotomy, etc.
• Supports functions including answering telephone calls, retrieving medical records from external sources, completing patient intakes, and appointment scheduling.
• Enters documentation in the patient’s medical record by inputting medications, labs, patient demographics and history, screening data, care documentation, and pharmacy information.
• Ensures patient consent is in place, obtains consent if not already completed.
• Supports Nurse Practitioners for visits, follow‑up tasks including patient outreach, educational materials, DME etc.
• Serves patients and performs patient visits in multiple care settings as defined by role including patient home, clinics, partner MD space, and via telehealth/virtual visits.
• Collaborates with cross‑functional partners to ensure the delivery of holistic patient care.
• Provides in‑person patient care which may include standing, sitting, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years combined of related education, experience, or certification.
• Graduate from a medical assistant program such as Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) Medical Assistant Program, OR Graduate of a formal medical assistant program.
• Current BLS or CPR Certification required.
• Efficient and reliable transportation, including an active driver’s license, allowing for the ability to travel across an assigned region to meet patient needs. Locations may include offices, clinics, and patient homes.
• Internet Connectivity - Min Speeds: 3.8Mbps/3.0Mbps (up/down): Latency <60 ms.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize, multi‑task, and problem solve.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification.
• Highly collaborative, with experience working on multidisciplinary teams.
• Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Hourly Range: $22.12-$25.00 ** This role is eligible for a geographic differential of 8% if located within 50 miles of the Chicago Metro area

Final compensation will be determined based on location, experience, and qualifications.

Strive Health is an equal opportunity employer and drug free workplace. At this time Strive Health is unable to provide work visa sponsorship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please apply even if you feel you do not meet all qualifications.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from outside recruiters/placement agencies. Strive Health will not pay fees associated with resumes presented through unsolicited means.