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ID #54900707
State Illinois
City Chicago
Full-time
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source Illinois
Showed 2025-12-01
Date 2025-12-01
Deadline 2026-01-30
Category Healthcare
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Medical Assistant and Medical Scribe

Illinois, Chicago, 60601 Chicago USA
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Medical Assistant & Medical Scribe

Full-Time (Monday–Friday; Some Early Evenings; 1–2 Saturdays/Month)

Compensation: $20–$25 per hour

Benefits: Paid holidays; 1 week PTO after 6 months; 2 weeks PTO annually after 1 year

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Medical Assistant & Medical Scribe is a dual-role clinical support position responsible for ensuring efficient patient flow, high-quality documentation, and seamless provider support in a busy OB/GYN practice. This role combines hands-on clinical assistance with real-time medical scribing, requiring excellent multitasking, attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate provider needs in a fast-paced environment. The MA/Scribe works directly with the physician throughout the day, providing both clinical care and accurate encounter documentation to support patient safety, compliance, and timely billing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Support

Room patients, collect vitals, and obtain medical histories.

Prepare exam rooms and assist the provider with procedures and exams.

Maintain clinical supplies, cleanliness, and readiness of patient care areas.

Triage phone calls, messages, and prescription requests to the appropriate staff.

Review, track, and route labs, diagnostics, and results; promptly alert the provider.

Support patient education, instructions, and follow-up care.

Ensure efficient patient flow and a positive patient experience.

Medical Scribing

Provide real-time documentation of patient encounters directly into the EMR.

Accurately document histories, exam findings, assessments, and plans as directed by the physician.

Enter orders, notes, and encounter details before, during, and after each visit.

Maintain accuracy, clarity, and completeness of all documentation.

Ensure documentation supports timely chart closure and billing compliance.

Administrative Responsibilities

Schedule surgeries, coordinate pre-op requirements, and manage follow-up logistics.

Organize incoming faxes and route documents appropriately.

Assist with forms, correspondence, and administrative tasks that support provider efficiency.

Perform additional duties as needed to support daily operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

Minimum 2 years experience in a medical practice or hospital setting.

Proficiency in medical terminology and clinical workflows.

Strong written communication and fast, accurate typing.

EMR experience required; Athena experience preferred.

Ability to stand, walk, and move alongside the provider for extended periods.

Strong organization, follow-through, and customer service skills.

Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work under pressure.

Professional, mature, and reliable demeanor.

Preferred

OB/GYN clinical experience.

Prior scribing experience.

Surgical scheduling experience.

WORK SCHEDULE

Full-Time, Monday–Friday

Some early evening hours as needed

1–2 Saturdays per month

This role is essential to supporting efficient, high-quality care and plays a key part in strengthening clinical workflow, documentation accuracy, and patient experience within the practice.

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