Medical Assistant

CCHC Online•Chicago, IL

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER is a community-based not-for-profit organization founded in 1991 to address the lack of health care. The agency was formed with a MISSION to provide high quality primary healthcare and related services to the community regardless of ability to pay. While primary medical care is our anchor program, CCHC has become equally renowned for our presence as a multi-pronged social service agency. Under the leadership of the Health Care Coordinator, this position provides medical and clerical assistance to the Primary Care Provider (PCP). The Medical assistant performs many job duties to keep the Clinic running smoothly. The primary function is to greet, screen and prepare patients for the providers to attend to their nature of illness using professionalism and excellent customer service.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent (GED) from an accredited school/program
Current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Basic Life Support (BLS)
Must be professional, have a friendly demeanor, and be able to carry out assigned tasks
Must have multi-tasking abilities
Must possess people skills; ability to handle different personalities and personal situations in the care of patients

Nice To Haves

Graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant Program; Certified or Registered Medical Assistant preferred

Responsibilities

Providing Medical and Clerical Assistance to Providers as Needed in the Office and Mobile Health Van
Greeting Patients
Measuring and Recording Vital Signs for Patients of All Ages which includes Blood Pressure, Pulse, Respiration Rate, Temperature, Pain Assessments, Height, Weight and Head Circumference as Needed.
Taking Medical Histories
Preparing Patients for Medical Tests and Examinations
Preparing Exam Rooms for Patient Examinations and Specialized Testing or Procedures i.e. Gynecological Testing, Wound Care, Colposcopy etc.
Assisting Physicians During Examinations and Procedures.
Performing Electrocardiogram (EKG) as Ordered by PCP
Performing Routine WAIVED Laboratory Tests and Sample Analyses, i.e., Urine Dipstick, Accu-Check, HCG, etc.
Providing Wound Care: Cleaning Wound and Changing Dressing
Explaining Medical Procedures, Treatment Procedures, Medications, Diets and Providers Instructions
Providing Patient with Patient Education and Materials
Cleaning and Sterilizing Medical Instruments
Administering Topical, Oral, Intramuscular Medications and Immunizations as Directed by Providers
Keeping Examination Rooms Clean, Sanitized and Stocked.
Answering Phone Calls, Identifying Self and Clinic/Practice
Receiving and Documenting Telephone Messages and Gives to the Appropriate Person.
Handling Requests for Prescriptions Refills, Form Completion, Shot Records etc.
Sorting Mail
Handling Correspondence
Performing Computer EHR & I-CARE ENTRY
Checking and Recording Refrigerator & Freezer Temperatures Twice Daily
Weekly Inventory of Medical, Office Supplies and Equipment
Tracking and Recording Patient Labs, Diagnostic Tests and Referrals,
Providing Optimal Quality, Customer Service and Providing Feedback to Management Regarding the Level of Customer Satisfaction
Following All OSHA Regulations
Adhering to All Policies and Procedures Set by Management
Availability to travel to all CCHC healthcare locations
Other Duties as Assigned