Bilingual Certified Medical Assistant – Primary Care Clinic

AdventHealth; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave (4 weeks)

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth in Chicago, IL is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support clinical operations and patient care. The role involves taking patient histories, preparing patients and equipment, performing intake and minor procedures, and documenting results in the system.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma, BLS certification, and CMA/CMAC/RMA/NCMA/CCMA/NRCMA certification with strong communication and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of health care field and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of chronic disease management.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize internal and external resources.
• Expertise in patient advocacy and navigating complex systems.
• Ability to function and assist others in stressful, fast-paced environments and effectively apply stress management techniques.
• Ability to resolve issues and work independently within the scope of their certification.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement, diplomacy and a professional demeanor.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate by reading, writing and typing legibly, speaking and comprehending English effectively to carry out job requirements.
• Experience with computers required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Travels as needed to fulfill staffing needs and support clinic operations.
• Stays up to date and familiar with all policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with organizational standards.
• Maintains education requirements for the position and demonstrates competency through annual clinical competencies and written tests.
• Ensures efficient office flow by preparing patients and equipment for treatment, initiating testing, and documenting results in the practice’s designated system.
• Maintains OSHA regulatory enforcement and other office compliance, following safety processes and policies.
• Provides whole care to patients during office visits, including intake, test results, screenings, labs, medication administration, and closure of care gaps.
• Maintains confidentiality of employees' and patients' administrative and medical information.
• Supports staff teamwork by assisting patients, visitors, and co-workers when necessary.
• Performs clinical intake according to policy and procedures, including screenings, history taking, vital signs, and medication reconciliation.
• Assists with minor procedures associated with specialty and ensures accurate documentation at the time of service or results.
• Educates patients regarding tests, medications, and diet, providing clear and accurate instructions.
• Monitors and manages inventory, ensuring adequate supplies and functioning medical equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Healthcare knowledge

Chronic disease management

Resource utilization

Patient advocacy

English proficiency

Computer skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma

BLS Certification

CMA/CMAC/RMA/NCMA/CCMA/NRCMA certification

Job description

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth in Chicago, IL is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support clinical operations and patient care. The role involves taking patient histories, preparing patients and equipment, performing intake and minor procedures, and documenting results in the system.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma, BLS certification, and CMA/CMAC/RMA/NCMA/CCMA/NRCMA certification with strong communication and computer skills.