Medical Assistant (MA) - Neuromuscular Clinic

As a Medical Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in the care team – supporting providers, connecting with patients, and helping ensure a seamless, compassionate experience every day.

Responsibilities

Welcome patients and support their transition into care; Take and record vital signs, medical histories, and health screenings; Prepare patients for exams and assist providers during procedures; Administer medications and vaccines as directed; Perform lab-related tasks including specimen collection and point-of-care testing; Document care accurately in the electronic health record; Partner with physicians, nurses, and teammates to deliver high-quality, coordinated care

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED; Must have a medical assistant diploma or 2 years of medical assistant experience or be a certified MA with 2 years of medical assistant experience; Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday; Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies; Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present; Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions; Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines; Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed; May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary; Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions; Physical Abilities Testing may be required; Potential travel one day a week to 1425 N Randall Rd, Elgin, IL 60123

Benefits

Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program