Medical Assistant

Chicago Family Health Center • Chicago, IL

46d • $18

About The Position

We are looking for a highly skilled and compassionate Medical Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with all healthcare professionals to provide exceptional ambulatory quality healthcare to our patients. As a Medical Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring patient comfort, managing schedules, and keeping accurate records.

Requirements

• Completed training from an accredited Medical Assistant Program with a certificate or diploma in Medical Assisting or Phlebotomy.
• CPR certification will be required
• New Grads are welcomed.
• Prior experience working in a medical office or clinic is preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and basic medical procedures.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.
• Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with patients and other members of the care team.
• Comfort working in a medical setting as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to effectively engage patients in a therapeutic relationship, when appropriate.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in working with a diverse population base preferred.
• Ability to appropriately handle confrontation and conflict.
• Ability to work independently and to seek consultation as necessary.
• Ability to follow organization and departmental processes and procedures.
• Ability to work in a high stress/fast paced/high work volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up equipment, instruments, and forms according to department protocol.
• Maintain infection control standards by cleaning and sterilizing according to scheduled maintenance program.
• Keep appropriate records, order, sort, store supplies, and restock exam/procedure rooms.
• Maintain monthly par-levels of all supplies and medications i. e. , workstations, exam, and storage rooms.
• Check schedules, continually assessing and organizing patient flow.
• Report to appropriate personnel any delays in a patient's visit from entry to exit.

Benefits

• BCBS Medical PPO/HMO Plans
• BCBS Dental
• VSP Vision
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $1,500 per year
• 11 Paid Holidays and 18 Days of Paid Time Off
• 8 sick days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed