Medical Assistant

Location: Naperville

Job Overview:

• Seeking a dedicated and clinical-mined Medical Assistant to join the team. This role is a backfill for a high-energy team, focusing on providing top-tier patient care and clinical support.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares examination rooms for patient visits, including cleaning, sterilizing, and stock supplies.
• Escorts patients to exam rooms and assists in obtaining pertinent information, which may include obtaining vital signs, weight, height, health history, chief complaint and symptoms.
• Assisting physicians or APN during exams and procedures. Performing Point of Care testing, administering intramuscular and Sub Q injections, schedule appointments, manage patient flow, updating and maintaining EPIC, handling referrals and prior authorizations, and coordinating with pharmacies, labs, and imaging.

Requirements:

• Previous Medical Assistant experience in a clinical setting is required
• Proficiency in administering injections, performing EKGs, and the ability to take manual blood pressure
• High School DIploma or GED
• CMA
• Recent EPIC experience

Medix Benefits

• Paid sick leave
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plans
• SHort-term Disability and Term Life Insurance

* We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

* As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities.

Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.