Certified Medical Assistant - Floater

DuPage County Health Department; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking health department as a Certified Medical Assistant. This role offers the chance to make a positive impact in your community by assisting nurses and clients in a busy outpatient psychiatric clinic. You'll gain valuable experience in Human Services while adhering to office procedures and providing excellent customer service. With a flexible schedule and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is perfect for those passionate about helping others and making a difference in people's lives. Apply today to be part of a supportive and impactful team!

Benefits

12 Paid Holidays

12 Days Paid Vacation

5 Personal Days per Year

Paid Sick Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Pension Eligibility

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a medical setting or equivalent training.
• Completion of accredited medical assistant program and certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, manage labs, and take client vital signs.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to patient privacy laws.

Skills

Customer Service

Phlebotomy

Medical Terminology

Electronic Communication

Bilingual (English-Spanish)

Education

Completion of AAMA or RMA accredited program

Certification from AAMA or AMT

Tools

ECR (Electronic Client Records)

Medical Equipment

Job description

The DuPage County Health Department is looking for a new team member to join us working as a Certified Medical Assistant. The ideal candidate will be able to assist nurses, prescribers and clients in a busy outpatient psychiatric clinic. We are looking for someone with the ability to adhere to office procedures while providing courteous customer service to clients seeking behavioral health services. This position will give you the opportunity to make a positive difference in your community while gaining valuable experience working in the field of Human Services.

This is a float position working out of our offices in Wheaton, Lombard, Addison, and Westmont. The hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm three to four days a week, with one or possibly two days per week working from 10:30 am to 7:00 pm for a total of 37.5 hours per week. The pay for this position is commensurate with experience.

This position offers a full DuPage County benefit package, which includes 12 paid holidays, 12 days of paid vacation, 5 personal days per year, and paid sick leave. This position is pension-eligible, and we offer tuition reimbursement. We are a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For a full list of our benefits, click on the benefit tab.

If your passion is a desire to help others and to make a difference in people's lives, then apply today and join our team!

Responsibilities:

• Perform blood draws, urine drug screens, and manage recurring labs.
• Take client vital signs and record in ECR.
• Take inventory and monitor supplies.
• Maintain required training, licensure, and/or certification.
• Adhere to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality.
• Participate in emergency response activities as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality of privileged information and adhere to patient privacy laws.
• Demonstrate sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures.
• If bilingual, assist with interpretation.
• Assist with filling out forms.
• Monitor and log equipment data.

Minimum Qualifications:

One year of experience within a medical setting such as a physician’s office, hospital, or long-term nursing facility; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Additional Requirements:

Completion of American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) accredited program and current AAMA or AMT (governing body of RMA) certification; designated positions may be required to be bilingual, English-Spanish speaking, based on population served. Good knowledge of modern office practices and procedures; some knowledge of medical terminology and filing systems; proficiency with using computers and electronic communication. Phlebotomy certification preferred; bilingual in Spanish is a plus. On-site paid HR new hire orientation in Wheaton is required.

DuPage County Health Department is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.