Medical Assistant Trainee

Chestnut Health Systems; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Medical Assistant Trainee. In this role, you will greet patients, assist with exams, manage records, and support the medical team. This position offers a chance to kick-start your career in healthcare while making a difference in patients' lives. Chestnut Health Systems values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds.

Benefits

Robust Benefits

Health Equity Initiatives

Qualifications

• Must obtain CMA or CNA certification within the first year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, manage check-ins/outs, and answer phone calls.
• Update electronic medical records (EMR) and scan documents.
• Escort patients to exam rooms, take vital signs, and assist with paperwork.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Completion of Medical Assistant or CNA Training Program

Tools

Microsoft Suite

EMR Systems

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Overview

Join Our Team as a Medical Assistant Trainee! Are you ready to kick-start your career in healthcare? Become a

Overview

Join Our Team as a Medical Assistant Trainee! Are you ready to kick-start your career in healthcare? Become a Medical Assistant Trainee with us and make a real difference in people’s lives every day!

As a Medical Assistant Trainee, you’ll greet patients, check them in, take vital signs, and assist with exams and paperwork throughout the day. You'll also help keep the office organized by prepping charts, stocking supplies, and supporting the medical team in delivering great care!

Chestnut Health Systems is a leading provider of integrated health care services. Since 1973, Chestnut has grown to almost 800 committed, compassionate employees providing substance use, mental health, and primary care treatment to patients in Illinois and Missouri. We provide fully integrated care for all our patients by combining behavioral health care services with our community-based primary care health centers. Chestnut also conducts research and training throughout the U.S.A.

• Please note to be considered for a position you must attach a resume, complete the application, and answer all screening questions.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, manage check-ins/outs and answer phone calls.
• Update electronic medical records (EMR) and scan documents .
• Prepare for next-day appointments by reviewing charts and gathering paperwork.
• Escort patients to exam rooms, take vital signs, perform screenings, and assist with paperwork.
• Administer basic tests, perform blood draws, assist with medical exams, and manage inventory.
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant training program
• Must obtain CMA or CNA certification within the first year of employment
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft suite, and EMR systems.
  
  

Are you intrigued by this job but don’t meet every single requirement? Chestnut is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about any of our posted positions but your experience doesn’t line up perfectly, please apply anyway! We’d love to explore the possibilities with you.

Chestnut Health Systems is a leader in the effort to achieve health equity, providing high-quality health and human services in underserved communities. We deliver trauma-informed, fully integrated care by combining behavioral health with community-based primary health care. Chestnut’s research division is nationally recognized for its contribution to evidence-based practices. Our empathic and innovative employees live our mission of making a difference.

Chestnut offers a new salary structure and robust benefits!

EOE – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience.

The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is $16.00 an hour. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education, experience, local market conditions, and internal equity.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Mental Health Care, Hospitals and Health Care, and Individual and Family Services

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