Medical Assistant
How this pay compares
This posting states $24.50–$26.50 an hour. Open medical assistant jobs in Illinois post a median of $23.19 an hour, the middle half $22.48–$24.86, across 320 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Medical assistants employed in Illinois earn a median of $22.16 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Join our excellent team at ALC Primary Care at Home!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collect all pertinent medical information needed for the clinician’s medical decision making.
- Point person for the Provider’s patients, facilities, and other healthcare professionals.
- Responsible for processing physician orders after each appointment.
- Scheduling appointments.
- Verify patient information/insurance verification.
- Room patients, collection of vital signs, prepare patients for examination.
- Phone/Fax/Electronically send prescriptions and refills to pharmacy.
- Document patient notes in EMR.
- Answer phones, receive and send faxes, check patients in and out.
- Requesting medical records.
- Documenting all calls utilizing a easy to use medical software.
- Reviewing incoming messages inbox, assigning faxes and attachments and distribute/assign to the appropriate provider throughout the day.
- Ability to develop strong rapport and communication skills over the phone.
- Maintains patient confidentiality and all HIPAA privacy requirement.
- Attends required meetings and in-service.
- Ability to adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
- Strong customer service.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Certified Medical Assistant
- At least two years of medical office experience.
- Basic working knowledge of medical terminology.
- Computer skills: Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook.
- Strong customer service, organizational, and interpersonal skills with excellent problem solving skills.
- Professional demeanor, self-motivated, and dependable.
- Ability to multi-task, work in a fast paced environment, and work well under pressure.
- Strong phone communication skills.
Job Type: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
From ALC Health Care Services's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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ALC Health Care Services hires nurses, therapists and caregivers in Downers Grove, Elmhurst and other towns in Illinois.
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