Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Our client is seeking a qualified Medical Assistant for their clinic located in Arlington Heights, IL.

JOB INFORMATION

Full Time, TEMP-TO-HIRE

Pay Rate : $19-$23 / hr (Depending on experience and certification)

8 : 00AM-5 : 00PM (M-F)

LOCATION : ARLINGTON HEIGHTS

REPORTS TO : Service Line Director

JOB SUMMARY

As a Medical Assistant you will be responsible for providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the medical office.

You will support nurse practitioners and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization and communication.

The target is to complete all activities accurately, with high quality and in a timely manner.

KEY RESULT AREAS

Administrative Support

Customer Service

Accuracy

Communication

Organization

Team Support

Productivity

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interview patients and document basic medical history
• Organize and schedule appointments
• Update and file medical records and insurance reports
• Arrange laboratory services
• Check with patients and type up patients charts
• Assist during medical examinations
• Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
• Prepare and clean treatment rooms and medical instruments
• Protect patients rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal, medical and financial information per HIPAA.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Current Medical Assistant Certification (Preferred)

1 year experience (Required)

EMR experience (Required)

Strong writing and verbal skills

Ability to work through interruptions, manage multiple priorities and handle stressful situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Light physical effort; routine handling of heavy objects up to 20 pounds. Prolonged standing, sitting, keyboarding.
• Climb / Balance Rare (0-30%).
• Stoop / Kneel / Crouch / Crawl Rare (0-30%).
• Standing / Walking Frequent (60-90%).
• Push / Pull / Reach using upper extremities to move objects Rare (0-30%).
• Finger / Grasp / Handle / Feel working primarily with fingers Constant (90-100%).
• Talk / Hear to receive detailed information by means of spoken word Constant (90-100%).
• Repetitive Motions of wrists, hands, and / or fingers Constant (90-100%).
• Lift up to 10 pounds Occasional (30-60%).
• Lift up to 10-25 pounds Occasional (30-60%).
• Lift up to 25-50 pounds Rare (0-30%).
• Lift over 50 pounds Rare (0-30%).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to interpret and adhere to policies & procedures in accordance with company practices.
• Analyze, interpret and communicate complex issues and recommendations.
• Regular attendance.
• Basic math and reading skills; attention to details.
• Use of basic office equipment (e.g., photocopier, voice mail, fax’ machine, calculator, multiple line telephones, computers etc.).
• Represent the organization in a professional and positive manner both internally and externally.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, and job responsibilities may change at any

time due to business needs. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required for the position.

Please discuss requests for reasonable accommodations with the hiring manager.

Please send your resume to [email protected] or give us a call at 630-246-7837 if you have additional questions.

An interview will be required.

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to) : $19.00 - $23.00 Per Hour