Medical Assistant - Rehab & Patient Care Specialist

Shirley-Ryan-Ability-La; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in clinical settings, performing vitals, histories, venipuncture, wound care, and basic EKG. The role emphasizes patient flow, documentation, and high-quality patient interactions.

Responsibilities include exam preparation, administrative tasks such as check-in/out, and acting as a liaison between departments to support exceptional patient care. CPR/BLS certification required; EMR experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma from a Medical Assistant program.
• Completion of an internship in a physician office, hospital, or health care facility.
• Current CPR or BLS certification from AHA or Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical operations and patient flow in the unit or physician practice.
• Greet patients with high customer service and professionalism.
• Perform clinical duties including vitals, histories, and specimen collection.
• Clinical documentation, venipuncture, wound care, and basic EKG.
• Prepare patients and rooms for visits and procedures, assist physician as directed.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Multitasking

Medical terminology

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

Medical Assistant certificate/diploma

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in clinical settings, performing vitals, histories, venipuncture, wound care, and basic EKG. The role emphasizes patient flow, documentation, and high-quality patient interactions.

Responsibilities include exam preparation, administrative tasks such as check-in/out, and acting as a liaison between departments to support exceptional patient care. CPR/BLS certification required; EMR experience preferred.