Medical Assistant - Part Time
About The Position
Erie Family Health Centers is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant to support patients and clinical staff at the Erie West Town Health Center in Chicago, Illinois. The role supports the delivery of patient care through routine patient care, laboratory, and clerical procedures, and helps ensure patients are served promptly and effectively. The schedule aligns with Erie's hours of operation and is 20 hours per week. Erie provides holistic, affordable care to diverse patients and describes its workplace as inclusive, with opportunities for career growth and advancement. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. The listed pay range is $19.00–$22.00 per hour; compensation is based on experience, with additional pay for registered medical assistants, eligible evening and weekend shifts, and potential merit increases.
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 the ability to communicate effectively.
Nice To Haves
- Medical Assistant experience preferred.
- Phlebotomy skills, or a desire to learn phlebotomy, strongly preferred.
- Experience using a computer, Microsoft products, and an electronic medical record (EMR) preferred.
- Bilingual language skills are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assist medical professional staff by performing routine patient care, laboratory procedures, and clerical procedures to support patient care delivery.
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care or childcare.
- 401(k) retirement program with employer matching of $0.50 per $1.00 contributed, up to the first 5% of the employee’s biweekly salary.
- Paid time off starting at 15 days annually, prorated based on full-time equivalency.
- Eight paid holidays.
- $500 sign-on bonus at 90 days and $1,000 bonuses at 6 and 12 months, prorated for part-time positions.
- Annual merit increases.
- Career growth and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
