Certified Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Free food & snacks
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Pilsen Medical Clinic & Associates, LLC

Pilsen Medical Clinic & Associates is a premier organization providing compassionate home healthcare to over 500 patients in and around the Chicago Metro area. Pilsen Medical Clinic is currently seeking a qualified Certified Medical Assistant to join their Team. This is an in office position. Bi-lingual in Spanish is preferred for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Apply critical thinking skills and problem-solving techniques to the chronic care process.
• Maintain current knowledge of disease processes, resources, and treatment options available.
• Meet performance goals.
• HIPAA compliant use of computer access to facilitate patient care.
• Use care plan to guide patient interaction and direction.
• Review individual care plans and make phone calls to CCM enrolled patients.
• Calls may include:
• Assess current health status
• Medication reconciliation & compliance assessment
• Appointment reminders
• Appropriate patient education re: care & condition management at home
• Review orders, labs, consults and associated documentation
• Encourage preventative health services
• Appointment reminders
• Assists in the assessment of patient needs and health by taking patient history, medication listing, and assessing patient’s physical and mental status.
• Completes all necessary documentation in the patient’s medical record in accordance with the practice’s charting policy.

Requirements:

• Basic understanding of medical terminology.
• Understanding of documentation required for Chronic Care Management.
• Ability to understand and carry out written, oral and/or graphic instructions.
• Ability to multi-task, manage details and organize efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to interact with patients, medical and administrative staff, and the public effectively.
• EMR experience
• Minimum 1-year experience in home-care or clinical setting.
• Intermediate proficiency with computers and telephone use
• Quickly recognize condition-related warning signs.
• Organized, thorough documentation skills.
• Self-directed. Ability to prioritize responsibilities. Demonstrated time management skills.
• Positive and proactive attitude; team player!
• Goal orientated
• Must be punctual and have reliable transportation
• Must have a valid form of healthcare certification and/or license (CMA)

Bilingual candidate preferred.

Job Type: Full-timePay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: In person