Medical Assistant

Date posted: June 12, 2026

Pay: $42,000.00 per year

Job description:

The Joint and Vascular Institute is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support healthcare professionals in providing high-quality patient care. This role involves assisting with both administrative and clinical tasks, rooming patients, and assisting with procedures. We are looking for a self starter that is interested in being part of a dynamic, start-up practice. Willing to learn, pitch in, and grow with us!

Key Qualities: Organized, personable, flexible and has a "can do" attitude

Responsibilities

• Provide medical administrative support, including managing patient intake and maintaining electronic health records (EHR).
• Answer clinic phone lines and emails/texts during weekdays (9 am to 5 pm) –some days remote
• Order and obtain labs/imaging requests, arrange patient transportation, and make pre-procedure calls.
• Perform eligibility verification and pre-authorization requests
• On-site clinic assistance (approx 3 days a week with an occasional Saturday)
• Assist with patient care, including taking vital signs and ensuring patient comfort during visits.
• Support patient flow and assist physicians during exams and procedures
• On-site procedure first assist .
• Would work in person at least 2 days per week in Rockford, approx 4 days a month at remote sites. And one Saturday a month. The occasional days in Libertyville, IL or Munster, Indiana. Reimbursed for travel outside of the Rockford location and a bonus for Saturdays. Other days would be working remotely from your home.

Qualifications

• Medical administrative support experience preferred
• Proficiency in EHR systems and medical terminology
• Strong patient service and communication skills
• Experience in pre-authorizations and insurance, preferred
• Driven, self-sufficient, proactive self-starter

*Position offers growth opportunities, including clinical experience and practice development

Job Type: Full-time, hybrid in person approx. 2 days a week, remote the rest
Salary: $42,000 annual base compensation
Overtime/Saturdays: $500/day
Performance bonuses and vacation time provided. Health insurance and 401K after 90 days

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off

Ability to Commute:

• We have locations in Rockford, IL and Libertyville, IL. Willingness to travel for training and filling in as needed. Reimbursed for travel

Ability to Relocate:

• Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Munster, Indiana

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Pay: $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Munster, IN 46321