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.