Medical Assistant - Hillside, IL - RR 26-14233

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Medical Assistant (MA)
Location: Hillside, IL
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 10 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Day Shift | Monday–Friday | 40 Hours per Week
Shift Timings:

• Monday: 6:30 AM–3:00 PM

• Tuesday: 7:00 AM–4:00 PM

• Wednesday: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM

• Thursday: 7:00 AM–4:00 PM

• Friday: 6:30 AM–3:00 PM

Pay Rate: $22.00–$24.00/hr

Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) to provide clinical and administrative support in a medical setting. The ideal candidate will have experience with phlebotomy, EKGs, point-of-care testing, patient rooming, and electronic medical records.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Medical Assistant experience, excluding externship experience.

• Medical Assistant certification strongly preferred.

• Phlebotomy and venipuncture experience required.

• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience required.

• Experience with both front-office and back-office medical assisting.

• Experience performing EKGs and point-of-care (POC) testing.

• Experience with patient rooming, vital signs, and appointment scheduling.

• Current BLS or CPR certification.

• Strong communication, computer, and organizational skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and a patient-focused approach to healthcare.

• Ability to support patient education, preventive care, and health outreach initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Greet, register, and room patients while ensuring a positive patient experience.

• Obtain, measure, and accurately document patient vital signs.

• Perform blood draws, venipuncture, and specimen collection.

• Perform EKGs and point-of-care (POC) testing as required.

• Administer vaccines according to established protocols.

• Schedule patient appointments and manage incoming phone calls.

• Provide front-office and back-office clinical and administrative support.

• Maintain accurate patient records and document clinical information in the EMR.

• Assist with patient education, preventive care, and health outreach initiatives.

• Coordinate with healthcare team members to ensure smooth daily operations.

• Follow established clinical protocols, infection prevention practices, and patient safety standards.

• Perform additional clinical and administrative duties as assigned.