Medical Assistant
Chestnut Health Systems
Summary
Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team at our newly renovated family health center in Bloomington, Illinois.
Job description
In this role, you'll be an important part of the patient care team, helping our providers deliver high-quality care while keeping the day running smoothly. You'll welcome and room patients, take vital signs and health histories, perform screenings and point-of-care testing, provide phlebotomy services, assist with examinations, and document care in the electronic medical record.
Responsibilities
- Welcome patients, schedule appointments, answer phones, and support daily medical office operations.
- Review patient charts to identify care gaps and help ensure providers have the information needed for each visit.
- Obtain outside medical records and gather required patient paperwork and documentation.
- Room patients and prepare them for their appointments.
- Perform screenings, obtain vital signs, and gather patient health histories.
- Accurately document patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Administer, evaluate, and document point-of-care waived tests with structured guidance and oversight.
- Perform and document phlebotomy services.
- Assist providers with medical examinations and procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality and security of patient and organizational information.
- Promote Chestnut's culture of customer service excellence and provide compassionate, respectful care in every interaction.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Successful completion of a Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant training program required.
- Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to provide compassionate, professional service to patients from diverse backgrounds.
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Experience using an electronic medical record (EMR).
- Ability to assist with common medical and medical office procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative healthcare team.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Successful completion of a Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant training program required.
- Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to provide compassionate, professional service to patients from diverse backgrounds.
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Experience using an electronic medical record (EMR).
- Ability to assist with common medical and medical office procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative healthcare team.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus
- Professional development
- Career advancement opportunities
- Daytime hours
- No weekends or holidays
Company overview
Chestnut Health Systems is a comprehensive not-for-profit healthcare organization founded in 1973 that provides integrated behavioral health and primary care services across Illinois and Missouri. As a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), the organization delivers a wide range of services including mental health counseling, substance use treatment and recovery programs, primary medical care, dental services, housing assistance, and crisis intervention. With over 750 employees, Chestnut operates multiple locations and serves diverse communities through evidence-based treatment approaches. The organization is accredited by The Joint Commission and has established itself as a leader in researching evidence-based behavioral health treatments through its Lighthouse Institute. Chestnut's integrated care model connects physical and behavioral health services, offering whole-person care regardless of patients' ability to pay through sliding fee scales and insurance acceptance. In 2024 alone, the organization treated over 13,600 behavioral health clients, provided primary care to nearly 10,000 patients, and answered more than 305,000 calls for assistance.