Part-Time Medical Assistant — Outpatient Care & Team Support

Community-Home-Physicians; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Physicians in Illinois seeks a Part-Time Medical Assistant to join our Oakbrook Terrace clinic, supporting physicians and staff in delivering outpatient care with patient comfort and accurate vitals recording.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program; CMA/RMA is a plus, CPR/BLS current or willing to obtain, and 1+ year outpatient experience with EHRs (Epic/Cerner/AthenaHealth).

Qualifications

• Availability: Must be available and willing to work at least 16 hours per week.
• Education & Certification: High school diploma or equivalent; completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program. CMA or RMA credential preferred.
• Basic Life Support: Active CPR / BLS certification required (or willingness to obtain prior to start date).
• Clinical Experience: 1+ years of outpatient clinic or medical office experience preferred, though motivated graduates with strong clinical externship experience are encouraged to apply.
• Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Electronic Health Record (EHR) platforms (Epic, Cerner, AthenaHealth) and basic computer literacy.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, empathy, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Patient Rooming & Intake: Greet patients, take vitals, document chief complaints, update medication lists in the EHR.
• Clinical Support: Prepare exam rooms, sanitize equipment, stock supplies, assist providers during exams.
• Lab & Diagnostic Help: Collect basic lab specimens and record results in charts.
• Patient & Administrative Communication: Follow-up calls, communicate results, process prescription refills, handle paperwork.
• Clinic Compliance: Follow safety guidelines, OSHA, infection control, and HIPAA.

Skills

Availability 16h/wk

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program

CMA or RMA preferred

Tools

Epic EHR

Cerner

AthenaHealth

Job description

Community Physicians in Illinois seeks a Part-Time Medical Assistant to join our Oakbrook Terrace clinic, supporting physicians and staff in delivering outpatient care with patient comfort and accurate vitals recording.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program; CMA/RMA is a plus, CPR/BLS current or willing to obtain, and 1+ year outpatient experience with EHRs (Epic/Cerner/AthenaHealth).