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IL_LUHS Loyola University Medical Center
Certified Medical Assistant Specialties Maywood
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
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
Job Description
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Day Shift Description:
Our clinic in Maywood is looking for CMA who is a great team player, patient centered and who loves working in Specialties . Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. Loyola Medicine Transport is based at Loyola University Medical Center and is part of a three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital. The certified Medical Assistant Utilizes a defined skill set consistent with the basic educational program, certification, and relevant work experience to deliver direct care to the patient in the ambulatory setting. Working under the direct supervision/licensure of the physician, the Medical Assistant is an integral member of the health care team and is responsible for coordinating the pre/intra/post aspects of the medical visit. Those include direct care, registration & scheduling, physician-patient communication and other office-related tasks. In addition, will administer medication and works directly with other health care professionals at the site as well as ancillary department and services to coordinate care.Direct Care:
Provides care to the patient and support to the physician throughout the entire visit, beginning at the time of arrival at the reception desk, during the visit, and completion of the check out process. This includes but is not limited to history taking, assisting with routine tasks and procedures, telephone messaging, scheduling and visit follow up orders. Works under the supervision of a registered professional nurse when additional skill, assessment and expertise are needed, or in the absence of the physician What we offer: Tuition reimbursement for all full and part-time colleagues effective first day of employment- 100% paid tuition for ASN to BSN program (paid directly to learning partner)
- Benefits day one (
Including:
Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life, STD/LTD, etc.)- Retirement savings account with employer match
- Generous paid time off program + 7 paid holidays
- No mandatory overtime
- Employee referral incentive program
- DailyPay! Work today/Get paid today
- Colleague well-being resources What you will need for this job:
Required:
High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education Specify Degree(s): Successful completion of accredited medical assistant programMinimum Experience:
Preferred:
At least one year of previous job-related experienceLicensure/Certifications:
Must possess at least one (1) of the following Medical Assistant credentials within six (6) months of hire:- American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
- American Medical Technologists (AMT)
- National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
- National Healthcareer Association (NHA) CPR/BLS by the American Heart Association - upon hire