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Chestnut Health Systems

Medical Assistant

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A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.

$41,271 / year median in Illinois

+16% projected growth

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Medical Assistant Chestnut Health Systems - 3.1 Granite City, IL Job Details Full-time $18.00 - $20.50 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Tuition reimbursement Qualifications Computer operation Electronic health records (EHR) management Microsoft Office High school diploma or GED Driver's License Driving Full Job Description Want to use your skills and certification to care for patients and clients? Thinking of furthering your education in a nursing role? Chestnut offers educational assistance for employees earning qualifying degrees in nursing. (Restrictions apply.) This full-time position offers all this and more. Monday-Friday, no weekends, no holidays! Support medical staff members. Help with admissions. Schedule, greet, and room patients. Gather health and hospital histories. Record information in electronic medical record. Help with medical exams. Take and document vital signs. Gather specimens. Provide health education and teaching to patients and families. Help patients and families to complete paperwork. Prepare communication materials. Drive mobile medical unit as requested. High school diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of MA training program. Current CMA or CMOA certification. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Basic computer skills including MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, and an electronic medical record. Valid drivers license, private auto insurance, and ability to be insured. Are you intrigued by this job but don't meet every single requirement? Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs when that's the case. Chestnut is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about any of our posted positions but your experience doesn't line up perfectly, please apply anyway ! You might be just the right candidate for another role. We'd love to explore the possibilities with you! EOE - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience. The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $18.00 - $20.50 an hour. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education, experience, local market conditions, and internal equity.