Medical Assistant

ERIE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER•Waukegan, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Erie Family Health Centers, driven by the belief that healthcare is a human right, delivers high-quality, affordable care to foster healthier individuals, families, and communities. Since 1957, they have provided holistic care to diverse patients in need, irrespective of their insurance status, immigration status, or ability to pay. Recognized as a top workplace in Chicago and its suburbs, Erie Family Health Centers is actively seeking outstanding Medical Assistants to join their Clinical Support Staff team and assist patients in the clinic. The organization encourages recent graduates to apply and offers a supportive environment for career growth and advancement within the medical assistant role.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent, required
Successful completion of a Clinical Medical Assistant program required
Successful completion of 160-hour MA Externship required OR Completion of BSN (Bachelors of Science in Nursing)
Current and active CPR Card, required
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
COVID-19 vaccine documentation is required for all employees.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant experience preferred
Phlebotomy skills, or desire to learn, strongly preferred
Experienced in utilizing a computer, Microsoft Products and EMR preferred
Bilingual language is a plus

Responsibilities

Assists medical professional staff members by performing routine patient care, laboratory procedures and clerical procedures to support the delivery of patient care
Monitors patient flow by assuring that clients are serviced promptly and effectively
Prepares examination rooms ensuring that rooms are clean, orderly and properly stocked with supplies for use during exams

Benefits

COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION: $19/hr.+ based on experience and with potential for merit increases.
Registered MAs earn $1 more/hr.
Shift differential: Additional $10/hr. for hours worked after 5:30 PM and weekends.
$500 sign on bonus at 90 days, plus $1000 bonuses at 6 and 12 months!
Annual merit increases
CAREER LADDER: Opportunities as an MA, MA II, MA III, Trainer, Team Leader and Supervisor.
competitive salaries
high-quality health care plans
generous time off benefits
retirement benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending (FSA) for Health Care or Childcare
401(k) program with Erie matching $0.50 for every $1.00 up to the first 5% of the employee’s biweekly salary.
Annual Paid Time Off: starting at 20 days of PTO
8 paid holidays
room for growth and career advancement