Medical Assistant
About The Position
Motivated by the belief that healthcare is a human right, Erie provides high quality affordable care to support healthier people, families, and communities. Erie delivers holistic care to help every member of the family stay healthy and active from infancy through adulthood. Since 1957, Erie has provided high-quality care to diverse patients most in need, regardless of their insurance status, immigration status, or ability to pay. Erie Family Health Centers, a top workplace in Chicago and suburbs, is looking for a valuable addition to our Clinical Support Staff team! The team is seeking outstanding Medical Assistants to support our patients in the clinic. Erie is a top workplace in Chicago and a great organization to expand your career as a medical assistant. We welcome and encourage recent grads to apply today!
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)
- Medical Assistant experience preferred
- Phlebotomy skills, or desire to learn, strongly preferred
- Experienced in utilizing a computer, Microsoft Products and EMR preferred
- Current and active CPR Card, required
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
Nice To Haves
- 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
- Potential for merit increases
- 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
- Opportunities as an MA, MA II, MA III, Trainer, Team Leader and Supervisor
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
