Medical Assistant

Description

Job Title: Medical Assistant

Compensation (Based on experience and qualifications):

Starting at $17.75 per hour

Medical Assistant Diploma and/or Certification required

• Location: South Chicago |Chicago Lawn |Pullman
• Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm (Extended hours rotation of Noon - 8:00pm once per week) with a Saturday Rotation 8:00am - 1:00pm
• We are looking for a highly skilled and compassionate Medical Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with all healthcare professionals to provide exceptional ambulatory quality healthcare to our patients. As a Medical Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring patient comfort, managing schedules, and keeping accurate records.
• Responsibilities: Set up equipment, instruments, and forms according to department protocol.
• Maintain infection control standards by cleaning and sterilizing according to scheduled maintenance program.
• Keep appropriate records, order, sort, store supplies, and restock exam/procedure rooms.
• Maintain monthly par-levels of all supplies and medications i. e. , workstations, exam, and storage rooms.
• Check schedules, continually assessing and organizing patient flow.
• Report to appropriate personnel any delays in a patient's visit from entry to exit.
• Qualifications: Completed training from an accredited Medical Assistant Program with a certificate or diploma in Medical Assisting or Phlebotomy.
• CPR certification will be required
• New Grads are welcomed.
• Prior experience working in a medical office or clinic is preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and basic medical procedures.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure.
• If you meet the requirements and are passionate about providing high-quality healthcare to patients, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Chicago Family Health Centers offers benefits to all its full-time employees:

BCBS Medical PPO/HMO Plans| BCBS Dental |VSP Vision| Tuition Reimbursement up to $1,500 per year|11 Paid Holidays and 18 Days of Paid Time Off | 8 sick days |

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Completed training from an accredited Medical Assistant Program with a certificate or diploma in Medical Assisting or Phlebotomy.
• CPR certification will be required
• New Grads are welcomed.
• Bilingual ability (Spanish) may or may not be required based on individual department needs.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.
• Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with patients and other members of the care team.
• Comfort working in a medical setting as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to effectively engage patients in a therapeutic relationship, when appropriate.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in working with a diverse population base preferred.
• Ability to appropriately handle confrontation and conflict.
• Ability to work independently and to seek consultation as necessary.
• Ability to follow organization and departmental processes and procedures.
• Ability to work in a high stress/fast paced/high work volume environment.
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