Medical Assistant Part time- Oak Park (Elmwood Park),IL

Stella Mental Health•Elmwood Park, IL

9d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently looking for a bright, hardworking, driven Part-time Medical Assistant for our Oak Park (Elmwood Park) clinic. This position is a great opportunity for Medical Assistants who are looking for a challenging new career working in outpatient mental health. In this position, you will work closely with the mental health providers in a team approach setting. This position is in person at Oak Park (Elmwood Park).

Requirements

Current MA, CPR & BLS Certification required
Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures
Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
Social perceptiveness and service oriented
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and planning skills
Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities

Nice To Haves

Experience with TMS
Proven working experience as a medical assistant preferred
Medical Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Taking medical/psychiatric history
Answering patient questions
Operating TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) device for depression/OCD treatments (will provide training to the right candidate)
Checking vital signs
Assisting the providers with ketamine therapy appointments
Scheduling patient appointments
Answering phones, scheduling appointments, and other patient communications
Instructing patients about medication, treatment plan, and other instructions
Transmitting prescription refills as directed
Insurance prior authorizations