Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Northwest suburban medical group3 months ago
Schaumburg, IL, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Job Title
Our office is looking to fill a friendly and energetic Full time medical assistant/receptionist to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Welcome patients, manage check-in/check-out, answer phones, and schedule appointments.
- Record vital signs, medical history, medications, allergies, and chief complaints.
- Prepare patients and examination rooms; assist providers during exams and minor procedures.
- Administer injections, vaccines, perform EKGs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing as permitted.
- Educate patients on medications, treatment plans, follow-up appointments, and preventive care.
- Verify insurance eligibility, obtain prior authorizations, process referrals, and collect co-pays.
- Maintain accurate electronic medical records (EMR), document patient encounters, and ensure HIPAA compliance.
- Clean, stock, and sterilize exam rooms, instruments, and medical supplies.
- Coordinate prescription refills, communicate test results as directed by the provider, and respond to patient messages.
- Collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team to provide compassionate, efficient, and high-quality patient care.
Job Types:
Full-time, Contract
Pay:
$18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
Primary Care
Education:
Preferred: High school or equivalent
License/Certification:
Preferred: Certified Medical Assistant
Work Location:
In person
Required Skills
Patient Welcome
Vital Signs Recording
Patient Education
Injections and Vaccines Administration
Appointment Scheduling
EKGs and Phlebotomy
Insurance Verification
Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Maintenance
Prior Authorization Processing
Check-in/Check-out Management
Medical History Documentation
HIPAA Compliance
Referral Collection
Prescription Coordination