Medical Assistant - Chicago Lakefront at Midwest Express Clinic in Chicago, IL

Job description

• The Medical Assistant is a key part of the patient experience and clinic flow. This role is ideal for someone who brings energy, loves helping people, and understands the importance of showing up ready to win the day.
• Patients feel welcomed and cared for
• The team knows they can count on you
• You arrive prepared and ready to work
• You bring positive energy during busy shifts
• You help the clinic run smoothly

Responsibilities

• Patient Care & Service
• Welcome patients warmly and create a great first impression
• Room patients, obtain vitals and medical history, document accurately within the EMR, and support providers during visits
• Perform blood draws, EKGs, injections, and specimen collection as permitted
• Clinic Operations
• Register patients, support insurance verification, answer phones, schedule visits, and collect payments
• Keep documentation accurate and organized within the EMR
• Team Standards
• Show up on time and ready to contribute
• Support teammates during busy shifts
• Help keep the clinic clean, smooth, and efficient

Requirements

• Prior clinical experience with 1-2+ years in an outpatient setting required
• Friendly, polished, professional presence
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Flexibility to support varying clinic schedules and nearby locations based on business needs
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Coachable and eager to grow

Skills

Required

• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Coachable and eager to grow

Benefits

• Midwest Express Clinic is proud to offer a competitive selection of employer-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and short-term disability plans to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Employees can also opt into a wide range of voluntary benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Dependent Care, commuter benefits, life insurance, critical illness, and pet insurance.
• We offer a company-sponsored 401(k) plan with employer match to support long-term financial wellbeing. Full-time employees are also eligible for Paid Time Off and wellness benefits, because we believe in building a career that supports both performance and balance.
• The expected hourly range for this position is $20-22 depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.