Medical Assistant - Hillside& IL - RR 26-14233
- Full-time
Job Title: Medical Assistant (MA)
Location: Hillside, IL
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 10 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Day Shift | Monday–Friday | 40 Hours per Week
Shift Timings:
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Monday: 6:30 AM–3:00 PM
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Tuesday: 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
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Wednesday: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
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Thursday: 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
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Friday: 6:30 AM–3:00 PM
Pay Rate: $22.00–$24.00/hr
Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) to provide clinical and administrative support in a medical setting. The ideal candidate will have experience with phlebotomy, EKGs, point-of-care testing, patient rooming, and electronic medical records.
Required Qualifications
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Minimum 1 year of Medical Assistant experience, excluding externship experience.
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Medical Assistant certification strongly preferred.
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Phlebotomy and venipuncture experience required.
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Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience required.
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Experience with both front-office and back-office medical assisting.
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Experience performing EKGs and point-of-care (POC) testing.
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Experience with patient rooming, vital signs, and appointment scheduling.
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Current BLS or CPR certification.
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Strong communication, computer, and organizational skills.
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Excellent attention to detail and a patient-focused approach to healthcare.
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Ability to support patient education, preventive care, and health outreach initiatives.
Responsibilities
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Greet, register, and room patients while ensuring a positive patient experience.
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Obtain, measure, and accurately document patient vital signs.
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Perform blood draws, venipuncture, and specimen collection.
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Perform EKGs and point-of-care (POC) testing as required.
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Administer vaccines according to established protocols.
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Schedule patient appointments and manage incoming phone calls.
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Provide front-office and back-office clinical and administrative support.
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Maintain accurate patient records and document clinical information in the EMR.
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Assist with patient education, preventive care, and health outreach initiatives.
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Coordinate with healthcare team members to ensure smooth daily operations.
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Follow established clinical protocols, infection prevention practices, and patient safety standards.
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Perform additional clinical and administrative duties as assigned.