Lead Certified Medical Assistant - Family Practice

Duly Health and Care Woodridge, IL 60517, US

Overview

Lead Certified Medical Assistant - Woodridge - Family Practice

Position Highlights:

Full-Time, 40 hours/week
Hours: Monday-Friday, hours vary between 8:00AM-7:30PM; Saturday rotations, 8:00AM-1:30PM
Location: 7530 S Woodward Ave
Woodridge, Illinois 60517
Travel: As needed.

Benefits:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.
Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.
Employer provided life and disability insurance.
$5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
Immediate 401(k) match.
40 hours paid volunteer time off.
A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all duties included in the Medical Assistant job description.
Takes inventory and performs ordering of supplies.
Assists with coordinating staff meetings.
Supervises work performed by department and may delegate work to staff members.Counsels and coaches the team by guiding, directing, motivating, and mediating conflict resolution.
Assists with staff development, new employee orientation, and training. Monitors and ensures staff compliance with policies and procedures.
May be responsible for performance evaluations as required by Human Resources.
Responsible for managing the schedule, time keeping, and payroll if necessary.
All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED and a graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant or Paramedic program required.
Certified or Registered preferred but not necessary
CPR Certification required
A minimum of 2 years MA/CMA experience preferably in the medical field
Experienced in staff roles with a history of good performance
Leadership skills
Multi-tasking
Time management
Team work
Medical terminology
Ability to provide accurate and sufficient charting/messages
Able to listen, provide direction, relay information in a professional manner that is appropriate to audience and respond to questions within scope of his/her knowledge as well as being open to constructive criticism
Ability to work full time and flexibility to work varying hours
Ability to travel to all locations at any given time
Ability to work multiple positions for the specific department

i.e. phones, scheduling of appointments, rooming, procedures

Conveys a warm, caring and approachable demeanor

Displays unconditional respect toward others
Able to sense others feelings and perspectives

Must be able to get along with others, be a team player, accept feedback from others, and be able to follow work rules

The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $18.00-26.45 based on certification, with the actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.

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For patient lifts over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other team member, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case- by -case basis. Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills. Will be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids. Will be required to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. 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About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.