What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant or CNA position at Edward-Elmhurst Health?
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
GASTROENTEROLOGY (GI)
Edward-Elmhurst Medical Group
FULL-TIME, DAYs
This physician practice has grown to 12 providers, so this positions is due to growth. Office hours are MONDAY - FRIDAY 8a-7p. NO WEEKENDS, NO HOLIDAYS.
Location: Center for Health - Elmhurst. May travel to North Elmhurst, Addison, or Oak Park location.
Under the direction of the Supervisor, performs select clinical functions to enhance delivery of patient care. Duties include: Rooming patients, assisting providers, assist with patient calls as appropriate, and other clinical duties. Will cross train to the Office Surgery Scheduler role.
We will consider experienced Medical Assistants (MA), Certified Medical Assistants (CMA) and Registered Medical Assistants (RMA) and Certified Clinical Medical Assistants (CCMA). We will also consider a new graduate MA or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA/PCT).
SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE: This position is eligible for a $1,000 sign on bonus (grossed up). The first $500 will be paid at your 6 month mark of employment and the remaining $500 will be paid at the end of one year, as long as you are in good standings with no active disciplines.
Position Requirements include:
- High school diploma or GED
- Preferred: Certified, Registered, and Clinical Certified Medical Assistants (CMA , RMA or CCMA) are required to provide current certification or registration through American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA), National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or any other certifying agency and should have at least 6 months of clinical experience.
- At least one year of work experience in a Physician's Office, highly preferred
- Prior work experience in a Gastroenterology setting, highly preferred
- Able to effectively communicate in English, both written & verbal
- Flexible to scheduling changes including overtime & evening shifts
- Able to travel to various clinic locations with physician
- Self-starter, able to handle periods of high stress