Bilingual Medical Assistant - ACCESS West Chicago
About The Position
The Bilingual Medical Assistant works in collaboration with a skilled care team—including providers, benefits specialists, front desk receptionists, behavioral health consultants, and others—to provide quality health services and resources that meet patients’ needs. The role assists providers with onsite procedures; takes vital signs; performs phlebotomy; and administers medications and vaccines directly to patients. It also supports patients by answering questions, returning calls, scheduling appointments, and reviewing medical records. The position includes clinical and technical training with Epic, an electronic medical record system.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited program.
- CPR/Basic Life Support certification.
- At least one year of experience or a clinical externship.
- Basic proficiency with an electronic medical record system; Epic is preferred.
- Ability to work some evenings and Saturdays.
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the care team to provide health services and resources that meet patients’ needs.
- Assist providers with onsite procedures.
- Take vital signs and perform phlebotomy.
- Administer medications and vaccines to patients.
- Respond to patient questions and return calls.
- Schedule appointments and review medical records.
- Participate in clinical and technical training with Epic.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness programs for qualifying individuals.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Generous paid time off.
- 403(B) retirement plan and financial resources to help employees save and plan for retirement.
- Life insurance.
- Opportunity to participate in cross-departmental committees to innovate and transform care delivery and the workplace.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
