Medical Assistant at AUNT MARTHAS HEALTH AND WELLNESS INC

Kankakee, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jul, 26

Salary

22.0

Posted On

03 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Assisting, Venipuncture, Immunizations, Vital Signs Monitoring, Patient History Documentation, Specimen Collection, Medication Administration, Electronic Health Records, Patient Scheduling, Clinical Documentation, Infection Control, Customer Service

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Location: Kankakee Full-Time ---$18 - $22 per hour About Us: Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness is dedicated to providing exceptional care and equitable access to healthcare services for our communities. We foster a culture of innovation, ensuring that our team is empowered to deliver the highest quality care in a safe and supportive environment. Position Overview: The Medical Assistant provides both clinical and administrative support within an ambulatory care setting. This role ensures efficient patient flow, high-quality care, and outstanding customer service to support the well-being of patients of all ages. Key Responsibilities: Clinical Duties: * Administer medications, apply up-to-date pharmacological principles, and perform venipuncture and immunizations for both adult and pediatric patients. * Provide basic patient care, considering age and developmental stage needs. * Prepare patients for visits by rooming them, taking vital signs (height, weight, blood pressure, temperature, respirations), and completing patient history. * Conduct waived testing and specimen collections as required. * Practice standard universal precautions, including proper hand hygiene, medication administration, and assistance with procedures. Administrative Duties: * Review and prep medical charts, ensuring quality measure requirements are met before patient visits. * Maintain daily examination room setup, ensuring cleanliness, supply stocking, and Joint Commission compliance. * Screen walk-in patients and communicate relevant medical information to the RN Health Administrator and/or Provider. * Respond to patient, pharmacy, hospital, and physician inquiries via telephone, fax, and email. * Assist with scheduling patient appointments as needed. * Complete assigned administrative tasks, phone messages, and patient case tasks within the electronic health record (EHR) system by the end of the business day. * Attend all required training, including Core Curriculum training and additional sessions identified by program management. Qualifications: * Medical Assistant: Completing a Medical Assistant program (diploma or certificate). * Certified Medical Assistant: Completing a Medical Assistant program (diploma or certificate) and completing the AMT Certification exam successfully. * Ability to work late evenings, weekends, and some holidays. * Flexibility to travel to and work at different clinic locations as needed. Compensation and Benefits * Competitive Pay: $18.00 – $22 per hour * $750 Sign-On Bonus * Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance * Disability & Life Insurance * Paid Vacation, Sick Days, and Holidays * Retirement Plan * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Employee Discounts on services like cell phones, restaurants, and more Aunt Martha’s is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. If you are passionate about patient care and making a difference in the community, apply today!

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support, including rooming patients, administering medications, and performing diagnostic tests. They also manage patient charts, maintain examination rooms, and handle communication with pharmacies and providers.