Bilingual Medical Assistant - ACCESS Melrose Park

Access Community Health Network; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven organization that is reshaping community health care on both local and national levels. As a Bilingual Medical Assistant, you will work alongside a dedicated care team to provide essential health services, ensuring that our patients receive the quality care they deserve. This role offers the opportunity to expand your clinical skills through extensive training, including working with one of the leading Electronic Medical Record systems. With a focus on health equity and positive community impact, this position is ideal for those who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage

First-time Home Buyer Program

403(B) Retirement Plan

Cross-departmental Committee Opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant diploma from accredited program is necessary.
• Minimum of one year of experience or externship needed.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with care team to provide quality health services.
• Assist providers with onsite procedures and patient care.
• Take vital signs and administer medications directly to patients.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient Care

EMR Systems (Epic)

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Diploma

CPR Certification

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Bilingual Medical Assistant - ACCESS Melrose Park

8321 W North Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160, USA

Job Description

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We do not discriminate for any reason. We welcome talented individuals who believe in our mission, drive the organization forward, and recognize the positive impact they can bring to our communities.

Who We Are

If you want to work for a mission-driven organization that’s impacting community health care both on a local and national level, then Access Community Health Network (ACCESS) may be the perfect place for you. As a nationally recognized leader in community health, we continue to innovate and improve our integrated care model to address the total health and wellness of our patients. Our dedicated staff are committed to advancing health equity and making a long-term impact on the health outcomes of the nearly 165,000 patients that count on ACCESS as their medical home each year.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Work in collaboration with a skilled care team that includes dedicated providers, benefits specialists, front desk receptionists, behavioral health consultants, and others to provide quality health services and resources to meet our patients’ needs.
• Assist providers with onsite procedures.
• Take vital signs, perform phlebotomy, and administer medications/vaccines directly to patients.
• Assist patients by responding to questions, returning calls, scheduling appointments, and reviewing medical records.
• Continue to grow your knowledge base through extensive clinical and technical training, including training on Epic, one of the leading Electronic Medical Record Systems globally.

What You Will Need to Be Successful

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited entity.
• Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited program.
• CPR certification through the American Heart Association or Red Cross, with skills training conducted in person.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience or clinical externship.
• Basic proficiency with EMR systems (Epic preferred).

Added Bonuses and Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• First-time home buyer program.
• 403(B) retirement plan and financial resources to help you save and plan for retirement.
• Opportunities to participate in cross-departmental committees to innovate and transform our care delivery model and workplace.

ACCESS is a network of Federally Qualified Health Centers serving patients on the frontlines of community-based health care. Depending on the position applied for, candidates may be required to be vaccinated against communicable diseases and provide documentation of vaccination or apply for religious and/or medical vaccination exemptions during the application process.

The pay ranges provided represent the minimum to mid-range for positions. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, education, market conditions, and available grant funding.