Certified Medical Assistant
Elm Place Medical Group3 months ago
Lake Forest, IL, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Certified Medical Assistant to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in providing exceptional patient care and administrative support within a fast-paced medical environment. This position requires proficiency in phlebotomy, immunization administration and EKGs.
Responsibilities
- Assist healthcare providers during examinations.
- Perform intake procedures, including obtaining vital signs, and relevant information.
- Superior patient venipuncture skills.
- Administer vaccinations as directed by physicians and monitor patients for adverse reactions.
- Maintain accurate patient records using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, ensuring compliance with medical terminology standards. Experience with Eclinicalworks a plus.
Requirements
- Certification as a Medical Assistant from an accredited program strongly preferred.
- Ability to work effectively within a team while demonstrating strong communication skills.
Job Types
Full-time, Part-time
Pay
$20.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s)
- How many years of phlebotomy / venipuncture experience do you have?
- Do you have a valid Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), RMA, or CMA certification?
- Which Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems do you have hands-on experience using?
- How many years of experience do you have documenting patient charts in an EHR system?
- This role requires splitting time between back-office clinical duties (blood draws) and front-office administration. Are you comfortable with this split?
Ability to Commute
Location: Lake Forest, IL 60045 (Required)
Work Location
In person
Required Skills
Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems
Phlebotomy
EKG
Patient Care
Strong Communication
Immunization Administration
Team Collaboration