Medical Assistant/CNA - Palatine
About The Position
Greater Family Health is a multi-site federally qualified health center providing comprehensive medical, dental, and behavioral health services in the Chicagoland area. Its mission is to provide quality, affordable health care for all, including people who cannot afford to pay. The Medical Assistant/CNA assists providers and nursing staff in the clinic, provides patient care, manages patient follow-up, and performs laboratory duties. The role is based at the Palatine location and may require travel to other health centers in the northwest suburbs. Work sites and shifts may change at the supervisor’s discretion.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or at least six months of experience working as a Medical Assistant; applicants without either may be considered if they hold an active CNA license.
- CPR/BLS certification.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to travel to other health centers in the northwest suburbs as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Registration or certification in Medical Assisting is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Set up and stock clinical areas, maintain supply levels, and clean clinical areas and equipment, including washing and sterilizing instruments; document these activities.
- Escort patients to examination rooms and prepare them for examinations and treatment.
- Collect, process, and label laboratory specimens and accurately complete laboratory requisitions.
- Perform CLIA-waived testing, EKGs, injections, immunizations, and other duties as directed by nursing and provider staff.
- Provide patient education as directed by providers, including instructions for laboratory, radiology, and other medical tests or procedures.
- Retrieve laboratory and other test results and submit them to providers for review as needed.
- Report on time and prepared for scheduled work sites and shifts, which may change at the supervisor’s discretion.
- Travel to other locations as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid training
- 401(k)
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday time
- Employees have qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
