Medical Assistant (MA) - Float - Zarminali Health

POSITION OVERVIEW   

As a Medical Assistant (Float) supporting our Chicago market across West Lakeview, Portage Park, Park Ridge, and Arlington Heights, you will play a key role in delivering a consistent, high-quality patient experience across multiple clinic locations. This position supports both clinical and operational workflows, ensuring seamless patient care while adapting to varying teams, providers, and clinic environments. 

*Please note - this position will begin at the end of June and the first 3 months will be at our Portage Park (Six Corners) location.

In addition to core Medical Assistant responsibilities, you will provide critical coverage for staffing gaps, fluctuating patient volumes, and operational needs—requiring strong flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to quickly integrate into different clinic workflows  

WHAT YOU'LL DO:    

As a Medical Assistant, Float at Zarminali you will focus on:   

• Support patient care by completing intake, including vital signs and relevant clinical testing  
• Maintain efficient patient flow across exam rooms and treatment areas  
• Prepare patient encounters by ensuring all clinical information is accurate and up to date  
• Perform point-of-care testing (e.g., strep, COVID, flu, RSV), specimen collection, and diagnostic procedures  
• Administer vaccines safely and accurately, monitoring for adverse reactions  
• Assist providers with procedures and clinical setup as needed  
• Maintain clean, stocked, and organized exam rooms in accordance with infection control standards  
• Coordinate patient scheduling, follow-ups, referrals, and prior authorizations  
• Support patient recall efforts tied to quality measures  
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and care teams to ensure continuity of care  
• Travel between clinic locations, adapting to different workflows, teams, and provider preferences  
• Provide coverage for staffing gaps and high-volume periods across the market  
• Serve as a positive representative of the organization, modeling best practices and supporting onboarding of new team members 

WHAT WE LOOK FOR:   

• Strong adaptability and ability to quickly integrate into new clinic environments  
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to support where needed  
• Excellent communication skills and a patient-first approach  
• Ability to prioritize and stay organized in a fast-paced environment  
• Dependability, initiative, and a proactive approach to problem-solving  
• Compassionate, professional demeanor across diverse patient populations 

WHAT YOU NEED:    

• High school diploma or equivalent  
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification  
• BLS certification (or willingness to obtain within 90 days)  
• 1+ year of experience as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient setting  
• Experience in primary care, urgent care, family practice, internal medicine, or ER preferred  
• Basic computer proficiency (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, EMR systems)  
• Ability to travel frequently between clinic locations within the assigned market 

WHAT WE OFFER:    

• Opportunity to work across multiple clinic environments and build diverse clinical experience  
• A collaborative, team-driven culture focused on delivering exceptional patient care  
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities  
• Exposure to a high-growth, multi-site healthcare environment  
• The ability to make a direct impact on patient experience and clinic operations 

Zarminali Pediatrics is a national organization, and compensation is determined using market-informed data, including industry benchmarks. Salary ranges may vary based on geographic location, local market conditions, state-specific factors, and individual qualifications, including years of experience, education, and scope of responsibility. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, and internal equity. This role may also be eligible for additional productivity or performance-based bonus incentives.  

For full-time team members, our total rewards package includes competitive base pay and performance bonus potential, along with medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid parental leave, 20 days of paid time off annually, 7 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays and a supportive, inclusive and growth-focused culture.