Medical Assistant - Schererville

About the role

The Medical Assistant plays a crucial role in ensuring a positive patient experience and efficient clinic operations. They are responsible for welcoming patients, documenting vitals and medical histories, performing various procedures, and supporting healthcare providers during appointments.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients warmly and create a great first impression
• Register patients, support insurance verification, answer phones, schedule visits, and collect payments
• Document accurately within the EMR and support providers during visits
• Perform blood draws, EKGs, injections, and specimen collection as permitted
• Keep documentation accurate and organized within the EMR
• Support teammates during busy shifts
• Help keep the clinic clean, smooth, and efficient

Requirements

• Prior clinical experience with 1-2+ years in an outpatient setting
• A friendly, polished, and professional presence
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Flexibility to support varying clinic schedules and nearby locations based on business needs
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Coachability and eagerness to grow

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current CPR certification
• Knowledge of electronic health records (EHR)

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks
• Strong organizational skills
• Positive attitude

Benefits

Midwest Express Clinic offers a competitive selection of employer-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and short-term disability plans. Employees can also opt into a wide range of voluntary benefits such as Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Dependent Care, commuter benefits, life insurance, critical illness, and pet insurance. The company sponsors a company-sponsored 401(k) plan with employer match to support long-term financial wellbeing. Full-time employees are eligible for Paid Time Off and wellness benefits.

Pay

The expected hourly range for this position is $20.

Schedule

Flexible scheduling to accommodate varying clinic needs and nearby locations.

Benefits

Midwest Express Clinic offers a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, FSA, HSA, dependent care, commuter benefits, life insurance, critical illness, and pet insurance. The company sponsors a 401(k) plan with employer match.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Midwest Express Clinic is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Reasonable Accommodation

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process.

E-Verify

Midwest Express Clinic participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.