Medical Office Assistant - Veterans Evaluation Services (Oak Park, IL)

Requirements

Description & Requirements

Maximus is currently hiring for a Medical Office Assistant to join our Veterans Evaluation Services (VES) Team in Chicago, IL. The Medical Office Assistant is responsible for assisting providers and veterans on exam days in any manner needed, general problem solving in a solutions- oriented manner for both providers and veterans, and updating case statuses as available. The ideal candidate possesses the desire to assist our wounded veterans with a caring, positive, and patriotic attitude.

• Due to contract requirements, only US Citizen or a Green Card holder can be considered for this opportunity.
• For positions on this contract, Maximus will pay the prevailing wage rate for the location in which the employee is working, as determined by the Department of Labor. That wage rate will vary depending on locality. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation.
  
  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform all job functions in compliance with HIPAA policies and adhere to local and externally relevant health and safety laws and policies.
• Gather and provide necessary information to providers; may include gathering forms, documents, and vital signs necessary to the evaluation.
• Provide a high level of customer service by greeting and directing all visitors, answering inquiries, confirming contact and appointment information, and otherwise facilitating a positive experience.
• Document all actions taken and other pertinent information as it relates to veteran and provider interaction.
• Clean exam rooms between each appointment and otherwise maintain stock and cleanliness of the clinic throughout the day.
• Must live in or near Chicago, IL.
• Must be willing and able to travel to provide support to other clinics in the Central region
• Must be willing and able to work weekend shifts (Saturday and Sunday) as needed
• Must be willing to work onsite in our Chicago, IL. location
• Must have reliable transportation to drive to other locations in the Central region
• Valid driver's license is required
• Arrive 30 minutes prior to scheduled exam
• Greet each veteran immediately, obtain medical history, any diagnostic results or medical records and provide sign in sheet
• Provide information to the providers (worksheets/HX forms/day/face sheets), and assist with vitals (weight, height, blood pressure)
• Document and update OMS comments for everything you do pertaining to veterans and providers
• Adhere to local and externally relevant health and safety laws and policies
• Maintain cleanliness of the clinic/per-diem and exam rooms
• Intermediate knowledge of pertinent medical terminology
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, general internet research, and beginner knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and typing skills
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
  
  

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EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Minimum Salary

$

19.00

Maximum Salary

$

24.33

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.