Zarminalihealth
Medical Assistant (MA) - Float
Chicago, Illinois. Posted a month ago
The role
Work as a float Medical Assistant across several Chicago-market pediatric clinics. You will do intake, testing, vaccines and patient flow, and cover staffing gaps where needed.
What you will do
- Complete patient intake, including vital signs and relevant clinical testing
- Maintain efficient patient flow across exam rooms and treatment areas
- Prepare patient encounters with accurate, up-to-date clinical information
- Perform point-of-care testing (e.g., strep, COVID, flu, RSV), specimen collection and diagnostic procedures
- Administer vaccines safely and monitor for adverse reactions
- Assist providers with procedures and clinical setup
- Keep exam rooms clean, stocked and organized to infection control standards
- Coordinate scheduling, follow-ups, referrals and prior authorizations
- Support patient recall efforts tied to quality measures
- Provide coverage for staffing gaps and high-volume periods across the market
Required qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification
- BLS certification, or willingness to obtain within 90 days
- 1+ year of experience as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient setting
- Basic computer proficiency (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, EMR systems)
- Ability to travel frequently between clinic locations within the assigned market
Nice to have
- Experience in primary care, urgent care, family practice, internal medicine or ER
Benefits
- Opportunity to work across multiple clinic environments and build diverse clinical experience
- A collaborative, team-driven culture focused on delivering exceptional patient care
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Exposure to a high-growth, multi-site healthcare environment
- The ability to make a direct impact on patient experience and clinic operations
Before you apply
- Ability to travel frequently between clinic locations is required
- BLS certification is required, or must be obtained within 90 days
About the company
Zarminali Pediatrics is building a multispecialty pediatric group focused on care from birth through adulthood. It is a growth-stage company aiming to change how pediatric care is delivered nationwide.