The Ear Nose & Throat Center has an immediate need for an experienced Medical Assistant (CCMA, CMA, RMA) LPN (will train recent grads) or aspiring Medical or Physician Assistant Students (willing to train the an excellent candidate) to join our rapidly-growing team.

As our valued ENT /Triage Medical Assistant you are our front line, interacting with patients and their families on a daily basis, and at every stage of the process. You will provide real time support to not only our patients, but also to our providers by bridging communication between hospitals, patients and internal providers both in person and on the phone. You will have the opportunity to ensure excellent and timely patient care , the key to our continued success.

Your schedule will consist of 3 clinic days and 1 triage day (3 x 9-10 hrs., 1 x 8-10 hrs.), 1 day off during the week. No weekends. Working hours are typically scheduled between 7:00 am - 5:30 pm.

Medical Assistant/Triage duties include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure timely and efficient patient rooming and in-office care.
• Communicate directly and indirectly with the healthcare provider in order to appropriately coordinate patient care both in clinic and on the phone.
• Provide patient/family with instructions as provided by their physician.
• Communicate lab & other test results to families at the physicians direction.
• Assist with medication refills per specific protocol.
• Communicate adjustments or changes in treatment plans to families as instructed by physician.
• Assist providers during in office procedures.
• Schedule Telemedicine Appointments
• Other duties as assigned.

The Ear Nose & Throat Center's primary location is in Park Ridge with an additional location in Buffalo Grove. The Medical Assistant will primarily work from our main location but travel to the Buffalo Grove office as dictated by their assigned doctor schedules (typically once per week).

Certification as a CCMA, CMA or RMA with at least 1-2 years of previous experience in a medical office setting is preferred but recent medical assistant, nursing grads or aspiring medical students welcome to apply. Previous experience in a specialty practice is preferred, but not required. eCW and Epic experience is helpful.

If you are a self-starter, with excellent organizational and communication skills, we look forward to hearing from you.

Shifts are scheduled between 7:00 AM - 5:30PM Monday - Friday. No Weekends.

Typical Physical Demands: Work may require sitting for long periods of time, extensive telephone use, and also stooping, bending, and stretching for files and supplies. Employee will occasionally be asked to lift files or paper weighing up to 30 pounds. Position requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, computer, telephone, calculator, copier, and such other office equipment as necessary. Vision must be correctable to 20/20 and hearing must be in the normal range for telephone contacts. Position also requires viewing computer screens and typing for long periods of time.

Must be vaccinated against Covid-19.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18 -22 per hour (Depending on experience)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Medical-Surgical
• Otolaryngology

Schedule:

• 4x10
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Ability to Relocate:

• Buffalo Grove, IL 60089: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person