Medical Assistant or Athletic Trainer (ATC)

Fvortho Goplay; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking certified Medical Assistants or Athletic Trainers for full-time positions in Illinois. Responsibilities include providing clinical and administrative support, preparing patients for examinations, and maintaining patient records. Candidates must have a high school diploma, relevant medical experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of relevant medical assistant work experience is required.
• Knowledge of medical office procedures and ability to interact with patients.
• CPR/AED Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient information and document medical history.
• Prepare patients for examination including preliminary physical tests.
• Maintain accurate and complete patient records.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Medical Office Procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Medical Assistant or Athletic Trainer (ATC)

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) OR Medical Assistant (MA) OR Athletic Trainer (ATC)

Location(s): Must be willing to travel to multiple site locations: Elgin and Geneva, Illinois
Status: Full-Time (40 Hours/Week) - may include evenings and a rotating Saturday
Pay Range (depending on experience): MA from $18.00/hour; CMA from $20.00/hour; ATC from $25.00/hour

Summary

Responsible to provide administrative and clinical assistance including patient preparation and pre-screening, equipment preparation and performing patient care in a clinic setting. This position may also do some light scribing for medical providers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Verify patient information by interviewing patient and recording medical history.
• Prepare patient for examination by performing preliminary physical tests including taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature. Responsible to ensure information is accurately documented.
• Prepare equipment, injections, educational materials, etc. during treatment and examination of patients.
• Perform patient care including cast application/removal, splinting, post-op wound care, injections, fitting patients for braces and suture and staple removal.
• Communicate with patients and families regarding processes and procedures.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens.
• Maintain accurate and complete patient records.
• Attend departmental meetings as required.
• Scribe for providers.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) plus years of relevant medical assistant work experience.
• Knowledge of medical office procedures and the ability to interact with patients, physicians and co-workers.

Preferred:

• CPR/AED Certification.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).
• Completed Assessment-Based Recognition in Order Entry (ABR-OE) program.
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by the American Medical Technologists.