MedicalAssistant

👋 Meet knownwell https://www.knownwell.co/, weight-inclusive healthcare for all. Join a dynamic company that is changing the way obesity care is delivered. We offer weight management, primary care, nutrition counseling, and health coaching. Our care model combines in-clinic and virtual care to bring support to patients where and when they need it.   Backed by $50M in funding—including a $25M round https://www.mobihealthnews.com/news/knownwell-secures-25m-oversubscribed-funding-round led by CVS Health Ventures with support from a16z Bio + Health, Flare Capital, MassMutual, and Intermountain Ventures—we’re scaling fast and expanding access to evidence-based obesity care nationwide.   As a Medical Assistant at knownwell, you will play a key role in delivering patient-centered care by managing clinical tasks and supporting the broader healthcare team. You’ll be responsible for assisting with procedures, managing patient flow, and ensuring patient records are up to date, all while providing compassionate, high-quality care. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative environment and contribute to improving the health and well-being of patients in both primary care and obesity management settings.    Schedule: Monday - Friday  Locations: Primarily Schaumburg, with travel to other locations as needed EMR: Athena  Responsibilities: - Manage patient flow: Facilitate transitions between reception, exam rooms, and check-out, ensuring seamless care.  - Assist with clinical tasks: Take vitals, perform phlebotomy, gather patient history, triage, and assist with clinical procedures.  - Support patient follow-up: Ensure records are updated, review test results with providers, and communicate with patients as needed.  - Coordinate care: Manage patient medication prior authorizations, and assist with outgoing referrals and scheduling.  - Perform administrative tasks: Support scheduling, patient check-in/out, insurance verification, and other administrative needs wh