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Medical Assistant

ALC Health Care Services$24.50–$26.50/hrElmhurst, ILFull TimePosted 1w ago

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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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