Medical Assistant at Chestnut in US-IL-Bloomington

Job description

• Medical Assistant
• Care for patients. Support your team. Make a difference.
• Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team at our newly renovated family health center in Bloomington, Illinois.
• In this role, you'll be an important part of the patient care team, helping our providers deliver high-quality care while keeping the day running smoothly. You'll welcome and room patients, take vital signs and health histories, perform screenings and point-of-care testing, provide phlebotomy services, assist with examinations, and document care in the electronic medical record.
• And the schedule? Daytime hours with no weekends or holidays.
• If you're a CMA or CNA who enjoys connecting with patients, working as part of a collaborative medical team, and having variety in your day, we'd love to meet you.
• Put your CMA or CNA certification to work providing hands-on patient care.
• Enjoy daytime hours with no weekends or holidays.
• Receive a sign-on bonus for this part-time opportunity.
• Work in a beautiful, newly renovated family health center.
• Build experience in primary care, patient screenings, phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and electronic medical records.
• Work alongside providers and other healthcare professionals in a collaborative environment.
• Join a mission-driven organization committed to improving the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients, schedule appointments, answer phones, and support daily medical office operations.
• Review patient charts to identify care gaps and help ensure providers have the information needed for each visit.
• Obtain outside medical records and gather required patient paperwork and documentation.
• Room patients and prepare them for their appointments.
• Perform screenings, obtain vital signs, and gather patient health histories.
• Accurately document patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Administer, evaluate, and document point-of-care waived tests with structured guidance and oversight.
• Perform and document phlebotomy services.
• Assist providers with medical examinations and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of patient and organizational information.
• Promote Chestnut's culture of customer service excellence and provide compassionate, respectful care in every interaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Required Certification & Education
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant training program required.
• Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required.
• Skills & Knowledge
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide compassionate, professional service to patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience using an electronic medical record (EMR).
• Ability to assist with common medical and medical office procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative healthcare team.

Skills

Required

• Current CMA or CNA certification

Benefits

• Starting pay: $18.00 to $20.50 per hour
• Current CMA or CNA certification is required.
• Sign On Bonus Available
• Full-time | Daytime hours | No weekends or holidays | Sign-on bonus available
• Starting pay is based on experience, qualifications, internal equity, and local market conditions.
• Chestnut offers benefits and resources that support your career and well-being, along with professional development and opportunities for career advancement.
• Check out our benefits here!