Knownwell
Medical Assistant
Schaumburg, IL. Posted 2 months ago
The role
You will deliver patient-centered care and support the clinical team. Duties include assisting with procedures, managing clinic flow, and maintaining patient records.
What you will do
- Greet patients, verify details, and collect payments.
- Take vitals, gather patient histories, and assist with clinical procedures like EKGs, body composition scans, and phlebotomy.
- Support transitions between check-in, exam rooms, and check-out.
- Update patient records, support external order submission, and coordinate with external facilities.
- Review test results with clinicians.
- Triage and respond to inbox messages.
- Support patient scheduling, outreach, and engagement efforts.
- Ensure supplies are stocked and exam rooms are ready.
- Provide support for clinicians on virtual patient care days.
Required qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1-2 years of healthcare experience
- Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Passion for high-quality, evidence-based patient care and outstanding patient experience
Nice to have
- Medical Assistant certification
- Experience in primary care, specialty care, metabolic health, or weight management
- Experience with athenahealth
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K retirement plan with company match
- Up to 20 days of PTO per year plus company holidays
- Up to 14 weeks of parental leave (12 for non-birthing parents)
About the company
knownwell provides weight-inclusive healthcare including weight management, primary care, nutrition counseling, and health coaching. Their care model combines in-clinic and virtual care.