Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant Location US-IL-Maryville Job ID 2026-5383 # Positions 1 Type Regular Full-Time Category Medical Assistant Overview Chestnut Health Systems™ is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support our integrated healthcare team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about providing compassionate, high-quality care while supporting both medical and behavioral health services. Chestnut Health Systems™ is a leading provider of integrated health care services. Since 1973, Chestnut has grown to more than 800 committed, compassionate employees providing substance use, mental health, and primary care treatment to patients in Illinois and Missouri. We provide fully integrated care for all our patients by combining behavioral health care services with our community-based primary care health centers. Chestnut also conducts research and training throughout the U.S.A. Want to grow your career in healthcare? Chestnut offers educational assistance for employees pursuing qualifying nursing degrees (restrictions apply). This position offers a consistent weekday schedule— Monday through Friday with no weekends or holidays —providing excellent work-life balance. The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $18.00 - $20.50 an hour. Responsibilities Support medical staff in delivering patient care services Assist with patient admissions and intake processes Schedule appointments, greet patients, and prepare them for visits Collect and document medical histories and patient information Accurately record data in electronic medical record (EMR) systems Assist providers during medical examinations and procedures Obtain and document vital signs Collect and process specimens as needed Provide health education and guidance to patients and families Assist patients with forms, documentation, and care coordination Prepare communication and patient education materials Operate mobile medical unit as needed Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of MA training program. Current CMA or CMOA certification. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Basic computer skills including MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, and an electronic medical record. Valid drivers license, private auto insurance, and ability to be insured. Are you intrigued by this job but don’t meet every single requirement? Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs when that’s the case. Chestnut is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about any of our posted positions but your experience doesn’t line up perfectly, please apply anyway ! You might be just the right candidate for another role. We’d love to explore the possibilities with you! EOE – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience. The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $18.00 - $20.50 an hour. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education, experience, local market conditions, and internal equity. Check out additional benefits here! #LI-AC1 Options Apply for this job online Apply Share Refer this job to a friend Refer Sorry. The Share function is not working properly. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Application FAQs Software Powered by ICIMS www.icims.com