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Medical Assistant

Chestnut Health Systems
Chestnut Health Systems Salary
Belleville, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2027

Overview

Want to use your skills and certification to care for patients and clients? Thinking of furthering your education in a nursing role? Chestnut offers educational assistance for employees earning qualifying degrees in nursing. (Restrictions apply.) 

 

This full-time position offers all this and more. Monday-Friday, no weekends, no holidays!

The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $18.00 - $20.50 an hour.

There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education, experience, local market conditions, and internal equity.

Responsibilities

  • Support medical staff members.
  • Help with admissions.
  • Schedule, greet, and room patients.
  • Gather health and hospital histories.
  • Record information in electronic medical record.
  • Help with medical exams.
  • Take and document vital signs.
  • Gather specimens.
  • Provide health education and teaching to patients and families.
  • Help patients and families to complete paperwork.
  • Prepare communication materials.
  • Drive mobile medical unit as requested. 

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Successful completion of MA training program.
  • Current CMA or CMOA certification.
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Basic computer skills including MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, and an electronic medical record.
  • Valid drivers license, private auto insurance, and ability to be insured.

 

Are you intrigued by this job but don’t meet every single requirement? Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs when that’s the case. Chestnut is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about any of our posted positions but your experience doesn’t line up perfectly, please apply anyway! You might be just the right candidate for another role. We’d love to explore the possibilities with you!

 

EOE – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience.

 

The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $18.00 - $20.50 an hour. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education, experience, local market conditions, and internal equity.

 

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