Medical Assistant
About The Position
Erie Family Health Centers is seeking Medical Assistants to support patients and clinical staff at the Erie Lakeview School-Based Health Center in Chicago. Motivated by the belief that healthcare is a human right, Erie provides high-quality, affordable, holistic care to diverse patients regardless of insurance status, immigration status, or ability to pay. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. The Medical Assistant supports the delivery of patient care by assisting medical professionals with routine patient care, laboratory procedures, and clerical procedures. The role helps keep patient flow timely and effective and prepares examination rooms by ensuring they are clean, orderly, and properly stocked. The work schedule is aligned with Erie’s hours of operations. Erie describes opportunities for career growth along a ladder that includes MA, MA II, MA III, Trainer, Team Leader, and Supervisor.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Successful completion of a Clinical Medical Assistant program.
- Successful completion of a 160-hour MA externship, or completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Current and active CPR card.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
Nice To Haves
- Medical Assistant experience is preferred.
- Phlebotomy skills, or a desire to learn phlebotomy, are strongly preferred.
- Experience using computers, Microsoft products, and an electronic medical record (EMR) is preferred.
- Bilingual language skills are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assist medical professional staff with routine patient care, laboratory procedures, and clerical procedures.
- Monitor patient flow to ensure clients are serviced promptly and effectively.
- Prepare examination rooms by ensuring they are clean, orderly, and properly stocked with supplies for exams.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care or childcare.
- 401(k) retirement program with Erie matching $0.50 for every $1.00 up to the first 5% of the employee’s biweekly salary.
- Starting annual paid time off of 15 days and 8 paid holidays.
- Annual merit increases.
- $500 sign-on bonus at 90 days, plus $1,000 bonuses at 6 and 12 months.
- Additional $10 per hour for hours worked after 5:30 PM and on weekends.
- Career growth and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
