Medical Assistant: Bilingual (Spanish / English)- CA

ESPERANZA HEALTH CENTERS•Chicago, IL

2d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Medical Assistant (Full-Time) at Esperanza Health Centers. The role operates under the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model, focusing on making healthcare accessible, welcoming, and personalized. The Medical Assistant will be a vital member of the care team, contributing to high-quality, patient-centered healthcare through clinical and administrative duties.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of experience working in a clinical setting is required.
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Bilingual English and Spanish proficiency is required.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Excellent customer service skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based care model.
Proficient in using Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems.
Ability to work in fast-paced clinical environment requiring direct interaction with patients

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is preferred.
Current Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, or equivalent) is preferred.
CPR certification preferred.
Phlebotomy certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Take patients’ vital signs, prepare patients for examinations, and provide instructions based on visit reasons.
Perform initial interviews to gather pertinent medical history for use by healthcare providers.
Assist providers during examinations, procedures, and other direct care activities; obtain consent for procedures as needed.
Perform phlebotomy, Point of Care Testing (POCT), and EKGs following established standards.
Administer immunizations and injections as ordered by the healthcare provider and document appropriately in the medical record.
Collect and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis and complete necessary requisitions.
Participate in daily care team huddles to support care coordination and patient flow.
Collaborate with providers, nurses, and care coordinators to ensure continuity of care, particularly for chronic condition management.
Communicate lab results to patients as instructed by providers and notify providers of abnormal results.
Triage patient, physician, and pharmacy phone messages, and document all patient encounters.
Attends and participates in meetings as assigned.
May manage patient scheduling and registration, verify insurance, and assist with front desk duties when needed.
May perform general administrative tasks such as copying, faxing, answering phone calls and making appointments.
May provide coverage support at any Esperanza Health Center when needed during staffing shortages.
May participate in community outreach events, such as health fairs, and represent the organization as needed.