Medical Assistant Job at Cano Health, Westchester, IL

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  • Cano Health
  • Westchester, IL

Job Description

Its rewarding to be on a team of people that truly believe in making an impact!

We are committed to building the best primary care environment for patients and are seeking healthcare enthusiasts to join us.

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant (MA) plays a key role in supporting high-quality patient care by assisting physicians and clinical staff in the examination treatment and overall care coordination for patients. This role requires both clinical proficiency and administrative capability ensuring seamless operations and an exceptional patient experience.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical Duties:

  • Interview patients and document top complaints health concerns and medical history.
  • Accurately measure and record vital signs including blood pressure (manual/automatic) temperature pulse oxygen saturation height and weight.
  • Perform pre-visit planning and intake procedures.
  • Administer vaccines and injections ensuring documentation in all applicable systems.
  • Conduct point-of-care testing: COVID-19 flu glucose urine dipstick PT/INR etc.
  • Conduct phlebotomy prepare laboratory requisitions and manage specimen collection and transport.
  • Assist with EKGs spirometry RetinaVue imaging and other diagnostic workflows.
  • Maintain infection control standards including proper use of PPE and disposal of biohazard materials.
  • Prepare and sanitize treatment/exam rooms in accordance with safety protocols.
  • Operate emergency equipment such as AEDs as needed.

Administrative Duties:

  • Support providers by prepping encounters in the EMR (e.g. eCW) including documentation setup and chart reviews.
  • Reconcile medications and assist with prescription refill requests.
  • Schedule appointments and manage follow-up coordination.
  • Print and review End-of-Visit Summaries with patients.
  • Coordinate referrals and hand-offs to specialists or care coordinators as needed.
  • Update visit status verify pharmacy details and close encounters in a timely manner.
  • Participate in care gap closure efforts by documenting and assisting with HEDIS measures (PHQ-9 COA fall risk cancer screenings A1c etc.).

Care Coordination & Patient Engagement:

  • Assist with appointment confirmations and follow scheduling protocols.
  • Support transportation scheduling when applicable.
  • Promote and assist with Patient Portal enrollment.
  • Make outreach calls for wellness checks emergency preparedness or appointment rescheduling.
  • Serve as a compassionate advocate for patients helping them navigate care and recoveries post-hospitalization or urgent care visits.
  • Collaborate with front desk and clinical teams to ensure smooth clinic flow.

Operational & Systems Support:

  • Clear telephone encounters and respond promptly to clinical messages.
  • Maintain up-to-date e-filing of documentation (within 48 hours).
  • Monitor faxes and EMR Jellybeans and task buckets for timely action.
  • Utilize tools such as Availity state immunization portals lab portals (LabCorp Quest) diagnostic/specialist portals and internal ticketing systems ().
  • Understand and support prior authorization processes.

Education & Experience

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program or Medical Assistant certification.
  • Active and current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience as a Medical Assistant.
  • Fluency in both English and Spanish is required.
  • Proficiency with electronic medical records (preferably eCW).
  • Ability to lift move and assist patients as needed (Gait training/ADA training recommended).
  • Certification in Medical Translation

Education Requirements

Required/Preferred

Education Level

Discipline

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent

Knowledge Skills & Proficiencies

  • Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint Teams).
  • Power BI and Oracle (expense management).
  • TripMaster or similar transportation scheduling software.
  • RingCentral communication platform.
  • Workday (HR/time management platform).

Behavioral Competencies:

  • Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Team player with a collaborative mindset.
  • Adaptable organized and detail-oriented.
  • Committed to upholding confidentiality integrity and quality standards.

Incentive

This position is eligible to receive a performance bonus each calendar year based upon the Companys achievement of certain financial targets and the achievement of metrics relevant to your position.

Benefits

At Cano Health we are convinced that our success comes from our amazing team of associates. Our commitment is to offer you an exclusive associate benefit package which is competitive and affordable to help you take care of yourself and your family. Our plans include medical dental and vision benefits 401(k) retirement savings plan paid time off company holidays short-term and long-term disability life insurance and many more.

Job Requirements

Physical Requirements

This position works under usual office conditions. The associate is required to work at a personal computer as well as be on the phone for extended periods of time. Must be able to stand sit walk and occasionally climb. Physical demands include ability to lift up to 50 lbs. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Conditions

Work will involve constant driving/traveling to assigned clinics/territories.

Travel Required

Amount of Expected Travel

Details

Yes

0-25%

Flexibility to travel to clinical sites as needed.

Tools & Equipment Used

Computer and peripherals standard and customized software applications and tools and usual office equipment.

Disclaimer

The duties and responsibilities described above are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore management has the right to assign or reassign schedules duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Cano Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.

Join our team that is making a difference!

Please see Cano Healths Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Right to Work post here

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work at office

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