Medical Assistant - Hillside, IL - RR 26-15206

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Medical Assistant – Spanish Speaking

Location: Hillside, IL

Job Type: Contract (No Benefits)

Duration: 9 Weeks

Shift: Day Shift

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week

• Monday: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM

• Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

• Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Friday: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM

• Lunch Break: 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM daily

Local Candidates: Accepted

Traveler Candidates: Accepted

Pay Rate: $22–$24 per hour

Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Spanish-speaking Medical Assistant to support front- and back-office clinic operations, assist with clinical procedures, maintain accurate patient records, and help provide quality care to patients.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Medical Assistant experience beyond externship; 2–3 years preferred.

• Spanish-speaking proficiency required.

• Experience with phlebotomy, venipuncture, and EMR systems.

• Front- and back-office experience required.

• Experience with EKGs and point-of-care (POC) testing.

• Experience with patient scheduling, rooming, and vital signs.

• Current BLS or CPR certification required.

• Medical Assistant certification strongly preferred.

• Strong communication, attention to detail, and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, schedule appointments, and answer phone calls.

• Support front- and back-office clinical operations.

• Room patients, obtain medical histories, and record vital signs.

• Perform blood draws and venipuncture.

• Conduct EKGs and point-of-care testing.

• Administer vaccines and provide additional clinical support as needed.

• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in the EMR.

• Support daily clinic operations and efficient patient flow.

• Assist with patient education, outreach, population health initiatives, and health risk reduction.

• Communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking patients.

• Collaborate with healthcare providers and clinic staff.

• Maintain patient safety, confidentiality, and high standards of service.