MEDICAL ASSISTANT - Chicago ENT

FULL TIME MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Medical Assistants (MA) will partner with the providers of Chicago ENT to ensure prompt, accurate, and compassionate patient care. Chicago ENT is seeking experienced MA candidates interested in growing their skills in this unique and comprehensive ENT care setting. This role will report to the MA Lead. Occasional travel to Skokie, Lakeview, Halsted, and Peterson practices is required. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES of a Medical Assistant

• The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting Physicians, Mid-Level Practitioners, and Registered Nurses with the evaluation, management, and treatment of patients in an ambulatory care setting.

• The Medical Assistant assumes responsibility for maintaining patient flow, the upkeep of exam and treatment rooms, and performing basic skills such as vital signs and point of care testing.

• The Medical Assistant will administer intramuscular injections, immunizations, and over-the-counter medications under the direction of a Physician.

• The Medical Assistant will be cross trained over time in all specialties and ancillary services including ENT, Sleep, Allergy, Cosmetic, CT, and Triage.

• The Medical Assistant must be available to work scheduled hours travel between all office locations where their assigned provider hosts clinic.

• The MA Lead will assign a weekly schedule not to exceed 40 hours.

• The schedule may be between the hours of 7AM to 7PM.

• The schedule may be 5 days including Monday to Saturday.

• The Medical Assistant must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift up-to 30 pounds.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS of a Medical Assistant

• High School diploma or GED equivalent

• Current CPR Certification required

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program preferred

• Minimum of two years clinical experience preferred

• Previous surgical experience preferred

• Ability to work in a high stress, fast paced environment

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS for a Medical Assistant

Preferred: Current Medical Assistant Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA, or NCCT

All employees are required to provide proof of vaccination or exemption. A valid driver's license is preferred. 

WAGE of a Medical Assistant

$18-22.00 + Travel Reimbursement

ENT is a drug-free environment and an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We offer competitive salaries and benefits, including medical/dental, life and disability coverage, generous vision benefits, a 401 (k) plan with a match, vacation time, and weekends and major holidays off.