Bilingual Medical Assistant

Marathon Health • Hillside, IL

2d • $21 - $25

About The Position

Marathon Health is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to join its care team and work closely with a primary care physician to deliver patient care and an exceptional patient experience. In Marathon Health’s care model, Medical Assistants support the full patient experience, combining medical receptionist duties with clinical responsibilities. The role includes assisting with patient care, coordinating services and follow-up, maintaining clinical and office supplies and equipment, and documenting accurately in the medical record.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience working as a Medical Assistant; experience in primary care is preferred. The experience requirement may vary based on clinic needs.
• Graduation from a formal Medical Assistant program or another related program.
• CPR/BLS certification by the start date.
• National or state-specific Medical Assistant certification or registration is required in states where it is mandated for employment.

Nice To Haves

• Primary care Medical Assistant experience.
• National or state-specific Medical Assistant certification or registration where it is not required for employment.
• Phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to rooms and ensure exam rooms are cleaned and stocked.
• Review prior medical information and collect relevant updated health information from patients for the provider.
• Take vital signs, draw blood, administer injections, bandage wounds, assist with procedures, and work with contracted laboratories on additional tests.
• Prepare and administer approved medications and immunizations by oral, topical, inhaled, intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intradermal routes, at the provider’s direction and under written orders.
• Partner with the care team to develop individual patient care plans, including identifying and addressing gaps in care.
• Perform front desk duties, including scheduling patients, requesting and abstracting medical records, documentation, coordinating specialist visits and referrals, arranging care outside the clinic, and checking patients in and out.
• Record accurate and pertinent information in medical records according to documentation guidelines.
• Process test results and provide timely results to patients by e-message, mail, or phone, as directed in the provider’s written instructions.
• Participate in outreach to encourage engagement among eligible patient groups.
• Maintain clinical and office supplies and equipment used for treatments.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits beginning on the first day of the month after the start date.
• 15 days of paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Scrubs provided at no out-of-pocket cost.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed