Medical Assistant (MA) - 26-12994

Job Description

Job Description

Medical Assistant (MA)

Location: Marion, IL 

Duration: 9+ weeks

Schedule: Monday–Friday Work Environment: Outpatient Healthcare Setting

Shift Schedule

• Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

• Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

• Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Position Summary

We are seeking a dependable and patient-focused Medical Assistant to support both front- and back-office operations in a clinical healthcare environment. The ideal candidate will assist with patient care, administrative duties, and clinical procedures while maintaining effective communication and collaboration with patients and healthcare staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet, room, and prepare patients for provider visits.

• Schedule appointments and assist with patient communications.

• Answer and direct incoming phone calls.

• Record patient vital signs and medical information accurately.

• Perform phlebotomy and venipuncture procedures.

• Administer vaccines and provide additional clinical support as needed.

• Perform EKG testing and Point-of-Care (POC) testing.

• Maintain accurate patient documentation in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.

• Support front- and back-office operations.

• Collaborate with healthcare providers and staff to ensure efficient clinic workflows.

• Maintain patient confidentiality and follow established clinic policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of Medical Assistant experience, in addition to externship experience.

• Experience with phlebotomy and venipuncture required.

• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) required.

• Front- and back-office experience required.

• Experience with EKG testing and Point-of-Care (POC) testing required.

• Experience with appointment scheduling, patient rooming, and vital sign collection required.

• Strong computer and organizational skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

• Strong attention to detail and professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical Assistant certification strongly preferred.

• Occupational Health experience strongly preferred.

• Current BLS or CPR certification required.

Required Skills

• Front- and back-office operations

• Phlebotomy and venipuncture

• EKG testing

• Point-of-Care (POC) testing

• Appointment scheduling

• Patient rooming

• Vital sign collection

• Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

• Patient communication and customer service