at Amergis in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Medical Assistant responsible for performing duties under the direction of a physician to assist in the examination and treatment of patients.
Responsibilities:
+ Interviews patients, measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height and records information on patient’s charts
+ Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients
+ Drapes patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment
+ Hands instruments and materials to doctor as directed
+ Cleans and sterilizes instruments
+ Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials
+ Operates x-ray, electrocardiograph (EKG), and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic test or calls medical facility or department to schedule patients for tests
+ Gives injections or treatments, and performs routine laboratory tests
+ Schedules appointments, receives money for bills, keeps x-ray and other medical records, performs secretarial tasks, and completes insurance forms
+ May key data into computer to maintain office and patient records
+ May keep billing records, enter financial transactions into bookkeeping ledgers and computer, and mail monthly statements to patients
Minimum Requirements:
+ High School diploma or its equivalent required
+ Current CPR through American Heart Association
+ Minimum of two years of recent experience as a Medical Assistant in an acute care setting.
+ Must have 1 year of experience working with adults and pediatrics
+ Must have a Medical Assistant Diploma from a verified diploma program with five (5) years of experience OR 2 years of work experience and a certification through any of the associations below:
+ American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
+ American Medical Technologists (AMT)
+ National Health Career Association (NHA)
+ American Registry of Medical Assistant (ARMA)
+ National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
+ Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA)
BenefitsAt Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
+ 401(k) savings plan
+ Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. About AmergisAmergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.