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