Certified Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

About Humboldt Park Health

As a community-based hospital, Humboldt Park Health reinvests in the community through programs that serve the poor and uninsured, manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, provide health education, and promote initiatives and outreach for older adults. We work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring, and connection for the patients and families in the community we call home.

Since its founding in 1894, Humboldt Park Health has been deeply committed to serving the Humboldt Park community. Humboldt Park Health is a 200-bed acute care facility providing patient-centered healthcare services focused on quality and compassionate care, ranging from everyday healthcare needs to treatment for the most critical conditions.

Join a Team That Cares for You, Too

Caring for others starts with supporting the people who make it possible. We are committed to supporting our employees with meaningful benefits, retirement planning support, and opportunities for continued growth and development. Whether you are seeking a full-time, part-time, or Registry position, you will be part of a compassionate, team-oriented environment dedicated to caring for both our patients and our staff.

Benefits

Benefits eligibility and offerings vary based on employment status and applicable plan requirements. Eligible employees may have access to:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, subject to eligibility requirements
• Paid Time Off (PTO), which may increase with years of service
• Employee discount at the Humboldt Park Health Wellness Center
• Education reimbursement, subject to eligibility requirements
• Employee wellness programs
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Opportunities for additional shifts, where applicable

Benefits, eligibility, and employer contributions are subject to the applicable plan documents, employment status, and organizational policies.

Position Summary

Provides intake activities of employees and clients with injuries, illness, or exposures sustained in the course of their work. Administers and interprets TB testing and vaccines to employees, volunteers, clients, and others as necessary. Assists with preparation of employees and clients for examinations, vital signs, history, laboratory requests, specimen collection, and other routine clinical activities. Documents medical care in the medical record. Must possess strong interpersonal and computer skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care and clinical flow per guideline or policy.
• Prepares patients for the doctor by providing instructions or forms, assists with exams, and carries out orders; obtains equipment or job descriptions for fitness for duty exams.
• Performs phlebotomist duties; completes drug/alcohol tests following specific protocols
• Reviews physicals / test results with the doctor.
• Answers telephone inquiries from patients and clients, provides administrative support and attends meetings.
• Documents employee statements regarding injuries or exposures; prepares reports as needed; maintains work related injury files; arranges for storage of files with resources in Medical Records.
• Administers annual employee TB testing, flu shots and fit tests.
• Provides information to authorized personnel including Human Resources regarding employee health and work related injuries.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Work experience in an occupational health or primary care clinic setting is required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

Licensure and Certification

• Certified as a medical assistant by one of the National Commission for Certifying Agencies approved organizations required.
• CPR certification required.

Where a professional license or certification is required, the candidate must maintain the applicable license or certification throughout employment and comply with applicable renewal and reporting requirements.

Humboldt Park Health may verify applicable professional licenses, certifications, education, employment history, and other credentials as permitted or required by applicable law and organizational policy.

Schedule

This position follows a fulltime schedule. Flexibility may be required based on patient care and operational needs.

Shift Differentials

Shift differentials may apply based on the current Humboldt Park Health policy at the time the hours are worked.

Compensation

Pay Range: $23 – $25 per hour

The pay range represents the budgeted compensation range for this position. Final offers may vary based on job-related factors, including qualifications, education, experience, skill set, internal equity, applicable policies, and other factors permitted by law.