Bilingual Medical Assistant — Full‑Time Impact & Growth

Esperanza Health Centers; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS Medical PPO Plans

Dental & Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Esperanza Health Centers in Chicago seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant (Full-Time) to join our patient-centered team. You will take vitals, prepare patients for exams, perform phlebotomy and POCT, assist clinicians, and document care in the EHR.

Bilingual English/Spanish required to support diverse patients. We offer a mission-driven environment with benefits, opportunities for growth, and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a clinical setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bilingual English and Spanish proficiency required.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Current Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, or equivalent) preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Take patients’ vital signs, prepare patients for examinations, and provide instructions based on visit reasons.
• Perform initial interviews to gather pertinent medical history for use by healthcare providers.
• Assist providers during examinations, procedures, and other direct care activities; obtain consent for procedures as needed.
• Perform phlebotomy, POCT, and EKGs following established standards.
• Administer immunizations and injections as ordered and document in the medical record.
• Collect and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis and complete requisitions.
• Triage patient, physician, and pharmacy phone messages; document all encounters.

Skills

Vital signs

Customer service

Electronic Health Records

Team collaboration

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Esperanza Health Centers in Chicago seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant (Full-Time) to join our patient-centered team. You will take vitals, prepare patients for exams, perform phlebotomy and POCT, assist clinicians, and document care in the EHR.

Bilingual English/Spanish required to support diverse patients. We offer a mission-driven environment with benefits, opportunities for growth, and a collaborative culture.