Medical Assistant

promisehealth.org; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Promise Healthcare is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support patient care and administrative functions in a community-focused healthcare environment. The role involves direct patient assistance, chart entries, and maintaining clinic operations. Join a passionate team dedicated to equitable healthcare for all ages, where on-the-job training and bilingual capabilities are valued.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with employer match

FSA

Vacation

Sick Leave

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of office practice for adults and/or pediatrics is essential.
• COVID-19 vaccination required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examination, taking necessary measurements.
• Assists in performing waived laboratory tests.
• Makes entries in patient charts and checks appointment dates.

Skills

Knowledge of adult and/or pediatric office practice

Moderate proficiency with medical equipment

Moderate proficiency with computer

High proficiency in telephone skill

Ability to speak and write fluently in English

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Health Records

BLS Certification

Job description

At Promise Healthcare, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of the diverse communities we serve by providing high-quality, equitable healthcare to people of all ages. Our vision is to be a catalyst for positive change, shaping a future where healthcare is not a privilege but a fundamental right for every person and no one is left behind.

Be a part of a team that values excellence, equity, and community. If you're ready to lead with passion and precision, apply now to become our Medical Assistant and help us make a lasting impact on the future of healthcare.

The Medical Assistant assists providers and nurses with patient care, initiates patient flow, maintains the environmental areas of the clinic and examination rooms, entries into patient charts through EHR, assists with telephoning. We do on the job Training! Bilingual preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• COVID-19 Vaccinations
• Education and Experience
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Knowledge of adult and/or pediatric office practice
• Electronic Health Records experience helpful
• Must have valid driver's license, insurance, and transportation to other clinics as needed

COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of adult and/or pediatric office practice
• Moderate proficiency with medical equipment
• Moderate proficiency with computer
• High proficiency in telephone skill
• Ability to speak and write fluently in English; Spanish desirable
• Average numerical and verbal capacity
• Interest in work involving considerable contact with people
• Ability to follow established procedures and maintain high level of organization
• Ability to handle most setbacks with calmness and ease
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Moderate physical exertion including frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching and carrying moderately heavy loads (up to 25 lbs.)
• Ability to work in conditions that include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissues, contagious diseases and/or other potentially hazardous materials
• Fine motor coordination sufficient to perform manipulative skills
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to deliver medical services and use equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Must be passionate about a career in the healthcare field that offers on the job training and direct patient care!

• Prepares patient for examination, takes height, weight, blood pressure and other measurements as applicable
• Takes initial medical information including medication history
• Assists in performing waived laboratory tests
• Makes correct entries in patient charts and checks appointment dates
• Assists patients to examination rooms, lab and restrooms
• Restocks and straightens exam rooms
• Performs quality assurance on glucometers
• Makes copies and faxes documents as requested
• Performs other duties as required

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 to 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations: COVID vaccination required.

Education: High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

• French (Preferred)
• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification: BLS Certification (Preferred)

AMAZING BENEFITS:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with employer match
• FSA
• Vacation
• Sick Leave

Proposed salary range: $31,200 to $40,000

About Promise: Based in Champaign, Illinois, Promise Healthcare is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to improving the health of the community through treatment, prevention, and education. We serve all patients regardless of their ability to pay for services and provide robust patient support and enabling services. Promise has deep roots in Champaign's underserved communities and serves a diverse population. Approximately 30% of our patients are Spanish speaking. Champaign-Urbana is a growing, diverse community of 195,000 residents and home to the Big-Ten University of Illinois. Champaign-Urbana is located between Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis.Champaign is 2.3 hours from the Chicago O'Hare International Airport with daily train transportation.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Completed background check and drug screen required prior to start date.