Bilingual Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Procedures

Access Community Health Network; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement and student loan

Comprehensive health coverage

Generous PTO

403(B) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Cross-department committees

Job summary

Access Community Health Network in Chicago is seeking a Medical Assistant to join a collaborative care team. You will assist providers with procedures, take vitals, perform phlebotomy and immunizations, and help patients with scheduling and records management.

Ideal candidates have a Medical Assistant diploma, CPR/BLS, and experience with EMR systems, preferably Epic. Evening and Saturday shifts may be required in a fast-paced community health setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited program.
• CPR/BLS Certification.
• Minimum of one year experience or clinical externship.
• Basic proficiency with EMR (Epic preferred).
• Ability to work some evenings and Saturdays.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a care team to provide health services and resources to meet patients' needs.
• Assist providers with onsite procedures.
• Take vital signs, perform phlebotomy and administer medications/vaccines.
• Assist patients by responding to questions, scheduling appointments and reviewing medical records.
• Grow knowledge through clinical and technical training with Epic EMR.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited program

CPR/BLS Certification

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Access Community Health Network in Chicago is seeking a Medical Assistant to join a collaborative care team. You will assist providers with procedures, take vitals, perform phlebotomy and immunizations, and help patients with scheduling and records management.

Ideal candidates have a Medical Assistant diploma, CPR/BLS, and experience with EMR systems, preferably Epic. Evening and Saturday shifts may be required in a fast-paced community health setting.