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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 patients 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.

Benefits

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.