Part-Time Medical Assistant

Chicago ENT; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Chicago ENT is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant to support providers in ambulatory ENT care. The MA will travel between clinics, assist with exams, and help maintain patient flow.

Responsibilities include vital signs, injections, immunizations, and basic care under physician direction. Schedule is Mon, Wed, Fri (5 days possible) with 7AM–7PM window; travel to other practices required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Current CPR Certification required.
• Graduate of Medical Assistant Program preferred.
• Minimum of two years clinical experience preferred.
• Previous surgical experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a high stress, fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physicians, Mid-Level Practitioners, and RNs with evaluation, management, and treatment.
• Maintain patient flow, exam and treatment room upkeep, and vital signs.
• Administer intramuscular injections, immunizations, and OTC medications under Physician direction.
• Cross-train across ENT, Sleep, Allergy, Cosmetic, CT, and Triage services.
• Travel between clinic locations to support assigned provider.

Skills

CPR Certification

Vital signs & patient care

Ambulatory care

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Program graduate preferred

Two years clinical experience preferred

Surgical experience preferred

Job description

PART TIME MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Medical Assistants (MA) will partner with the providers of Chicago ENT to ensure prompt, accurate, and compassionate patient care. Chicago ENT is seeking experienced MA candidates interested in growing their skills in this unique and comprehensive ENT care setting. This role will report to the MA Lead and be required to travel to other clinics. This is a part-time role with a schedule of Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and some Thursdays as needed. Occasional travel to Skokie, Lakeview, Halsted, and Peterson practices is required.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting Physicians, Mid-Level Practitioners, and Registered Nurses with the evaluation, management, and treatment of patients in an ambulatory care setting.
• The Medical Assistant assumes responsibility for maintaining patient flow, the upkeep of exam and treatment rooms, and performing basic skills such as vital signs and point of care testing.
• The Medical Assistant will administer intramuscular injections, immunizations, and over-the-counter medications under the direction of a Physician.
• The Medical Assistant will be cross trained over time in all specialties and ancillary services including ENT, Sleep, Allergy, Cosmetic, CT, and Triage.
• The Medical Assistant must be available to work scheduled hours travel between all office locations where their assigned provider hosts clinic.
• The MA Lead will assign a weekly schedule not to exceed 25 hours
• The schedule may be between the hours of 7AM to 7PM
• The schedule may be 5 days including Monday to Friday
• The Medical Assistant must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift up-to 30 pounds.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Current CPR Certification required
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program preferred
• Minimum of two years clinical experience preferred
• Previous surgical experience preferred
• Ability to work in a high stress, fast paced environment

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Preferred: Current Medical Assistant Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA, or NCCT

WAGE

$18-22.00 + Travel Reimbursement

ENT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, including medical/dental, life and disability coverage, generous vision benefits, a 401 (k) plan with a match, vacation time, and weekends and major holidays off.

All applicants should be aware that employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening. Failure to provide accurate information or pass these requirements may result in withdrawal of the employment offer.