Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Compensation (Based on experience and qualifications): Starting at $17.75 per hour

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