Part-Time Medical Assistant/CNA - 373 Summit St.

GREATER FAMILY HEALTH•Elgin, IL

19h•$17 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides patient care, patient follow-up, laboratory duties, and assistance to providers and nursing staff. The role follows Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH), infection control, and corporate compliance policies and procedures. The employee reports to scheduled work sites and shifts prepared to perform job responsibilities; work sites and shifts may change at the supervisor’s discretion. The employee is also expected to participate in offered training, consultations, and supervision; respond professionally to directions and feedback; and perform other duties as assigned. The position serves patients from neonates through adults. It requires communication with providers about observations based on a patient’s chief complaint and consultation with a Registered Nurse or Provider in the health center setting. The employee must be able to work a flexible schedule, including early morning and late evening hours, and weekend health center hours. Work is performed in a health center environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, hazardous materials, infectious diseases, and risk of electrical shock. Noise levels are usually moderate. Physical requirements include regularly standing, walking, sitting, using hands, reaching, climbing and balancing, talking, hearing, and smelling; occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED certificate.
Current BLS certification.
Knowledge of anatomy and limited physiology and disease processes.
Knowledge of laboratory and other procedures performed in an outpatient setting.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from patients, regulatory agencies, or community members.
Ability to present information effectively to the Leadership Team and public groups.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to solve practical problems in situations with limited health information and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Ability to use the technical skills and knowledge necessary for the position.
Ability to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
Knowledge of medical terminology and basic clinical and laboratory skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients and internal and external customers.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
At least six months of related experience and/or training.
Ability to translate between English and Spanish verbally and in writing.
Current Medical Assistant certificate.

Responsibilities

Escort patients to examination rooms and prepare them for examination.
Perform CLIA-waived testing, quality controls, and specimen collection.
Complete clinical tasks to promote efficient workflow.
Follow and implement infection control policies and procedures.
Safely prepare and administer injections and medications.
Follow Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH) policies and procedures.
Report to scheduled work sites and shifts on time and prepared to perform job responsibilities.
Participate in offered training, consultations, and supervision.
Follow and implement the Corporate Compliance Program.
Respond professionally to directives, advice, and feedback from supervisors, training personnel, and coworkers.
Communicate patient-related observations to providers and consult or confer with a Registered Nurse or Provider.
Perform other duties as assigned.