Certified Medical Assistant

Affinity Hospice; Hillside (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free food and snacks

Opportunity for advancement

Training and development

Job summary

Pilsen Medical Clinic & Associates, LLC is seeking a qualified Certified Medical Assistant to join the team in an in-office setting. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

The role focuses on chronic care management and direct patient interactions in a home-care supported clinic environment. Responsibilities include medication reconciliation, patient education, and documentation in the medical record, while maintaining HIPAA-compliant practices and high-quality care delivery.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of medical terminology.
• Understanding of documentation for Chronic Care Management.
• Ability to understand and carry out written, oral and/or graphic instructions.
• Ability to multi-task, manage details and organize efficiently.
• Ability to interact with patients, medical and administrative staff, and the public effectively.
• EMR experience

Responsibilities

• Apply critical thinking to the chronic care process.
• Maintain knowledge of disease processes, resources, and treatment options.
• Meet performance goals.
• HIPAA compliant use of computer access to facilitate patient care.
• Use care plan to guide patient interaction and direction.
• Review care plans and call CCM enrolled patients.
• Assess current health status and medication reconciliation.
• Provide appointment reminders and patient education at home.
• Review orders, labs, consults and documentation.
• Encourage preventative health services.
• Complete documentation in medical record according to policy.

Skills

Medical terminology

Chronic Care Management

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

BLS Certification

Tools

EMR

Job description

Pilsen Medical Clinic & Associates, LLC

Pilsen Medical Clinic & Associates is a premier organization providing compassionate home healthcare to over 500 patients in and around the Chicago Metro area. Pilsen Medical Clinic is currently seeking a qualified Certified Medical Assistant to join their Team. This is an in office position. Bi-lingual in Spanish is preferred for this position.

Benefits:

• Free food & snacks
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Responsibilities:

• Apply critical thinking skills and problem-solving techniques to the chronic care process.
• Maintain current knowledge of disease processes, resources, and treatment options available.
• Meet performance goals.
• HIPAA compliant use of computer access to facilitate patient care.
• Use care plan to guide patient interaction and direction.
• Review individual care plans and make phone calls to CCM enrolled patients.
• Calls may include:
• Assess current health status
• Medication reconciliation & compliance assessment
• Appointment reminders
• Appropriate patient education re: care & condition management at home
• Review orders, labs, consults and associated documentation
• Encourage preventative health services
• Appointment reminders
• Assists in the assessment of patient needs and health by taking patient history, medication listing, and assessing patient’s physical and mental status.
• Completes all necessary documentation in the patient’s medical record in accordance with the practice’s charting policy.

Requirements:

• Basic understanding of medical terminology.
• Understanding of documentation required for Chronic Care Management.
• Ability to understand and carry out written, oral and/or graphic instructions.
• Ability to multi-task, manage details and organize efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to interact with patients, medical and administrative staff, and the public effectively.
• EMR experience
• Minimum 1-year experience in home-care or clinical setting.
• Intermediate proficiency with computers and telephone use
• Quickly recognize condition-related warning signs.
• Organized, thorough documentation skills.
• Self-directed. Ability to prioritize responsibilities. Demonstrated time management skills.
• Positive and proactive attitude; team player!
• Goal orientated
• Must be punctual and have reliable transportation
• Must have a valid form of healthcare certification and/or license (CMA)

Bilingual candidate preferred.

Job Type: Full-timePay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: In person