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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr