Medical Assistant

ERIE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER•Evanston, IL

2d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Erie Family Health Centers is seeking Medical Assistants to join its Clinical Support Staff team at the Erie Evanston/Skokie Health and Dental Center in Evanston, Illinois. The role supports clinic patients and medical professionals through routine patient care, laboratory procedures, and clerical work. Medical Assistants help keep patient flow prompt and effective and prepare examination rooms by ensuring they are clean, orderly, and stocked with supplies. The work schedule aligns with Erie’s hours of operation. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Erie provides high-quality, affordable, holistic care to diverse patients, regardless of insurance or immigration status or ability to pay. The organization describes its workplace culture as inclusive and focused on employees’ voices, balance, belonging, and career growth. Career paths include 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 the 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 electronic medical records (EMR) is preferred.
Bilingual language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist medical professional staff with routine patient care, laboratory procedures, and clerical procedures that support patient care delivery.
Monitor patient flow to help ensure clients are serviced promptly and effectively.
Prepare examination rooms by keeping them clean, orderly, and properly stocked with supplies.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life and disability insurance.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare 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.
Starting annual paid time off of 15 days.
Eight paid holidays.
Annual merit increases.
$500 sign-on bonus at 90 days, plus $1,000 bonuses at 6 and 12 months.
$1 per hour additional pay for Registered Medical Assistants.
Additional $10 per hour for hours worked after 5:30 p.m. and on weekends.
Career growth and advancement opportunities.