MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Alivio Medical Center, Inc.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Full health benefits

403B retirement plan

Job summary

Alivio Medical Center, Inc. in Chicago, IL is seeking a Medical Assistant to support examination and treatment under Providers. Tasks include vital signs, phlebotomy, EKG, injections, and lab processing.

Strong organizational and communication skills are essential. The role requires MA training/certification and BLS; bilingual abilities in Spanish or Chinese are a plus. This is a full-time, on-site position with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for collaboration within a

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant training program certificate or 5 years of MA experience with CMA/RMA certification
• BLS certification preferred; required
• Six months outpatient MA experience preferred
• Bilingual English with Spanish or Chinese advantageous

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and record vital signs
• Prepare exam rooms for examinations
• Perform basic phlebotomy and CLIA-waived tests
• Assist providers by handing instruments and supplies
• Operate EKG and routine diagnostic equipment
• Document data and manage patient records
• Coordinate care with specialists and maintain communications with patients

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Bilingual Chinese/English

Education

Medical Assistant training/certification

Job description

MEDICAL ASSISTANT# MEDICAL ASSISTANTChicago, IL 60608; Chicago, IL 60608## OverviewSalary Range$20.00 - $21.00 Hourly## Description**SUMMARY:**Assists in examination and treatment of patients under direction of Providers by performing medical assistant duties.---***To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.***---**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Interviews patients, measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and records information in patients’ chart* Prepares exam rooms for examination of patients* Performs basic phlebotomy tasks for exams and consults* Hands instruments and materials to provider as directed* Cleans and sterilizes instruments* Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials* Operates electrocardiograph (EKG), and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic test* Gives injections or treatments, and performs routine CLIA waived laboratory tests* Performs assigned daily and monthly duties* Keys data into computer to maintain office and patient records* Retrieves Lab data from hospital and other organizations* Communicates effectively with patients via phone or other electronic means. Regarding their health care* Facilitates any continuum of care with specialists* Participates in morning huddles and pre visit chart prep* Obtains any consultation notes from outside specialists and submits them to medical records for filing/scanning* Other duties as assigned by supervisorThis position requires compliance with all of Alivio’s written standards, including its Standards of Conduct, Joint Commission standards, all policies and procedures and Corporate Compliance requirements. Compliance will be considered as part of the regular performance evaluation.**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:** Manages and supervises staff listed below, including hiring, training, evaluating and managing performance to meet departmental efficiency and performance measures in keeping with the Union Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), Personnel Policies and Procedures and prevailing employment laws as appropriate.* N/A**KEY INTERRELATIONSHIPS:*** Lead Medical Assistant* Medical provider staff* Medical records and patient service staff* Nursing Staff**Benefits:*****Full-Time Benefits:**** Paid Time off (Vacation, Paid Sick Leave and Paid Leave)* Full Health Benefits (Medical , Dental , Vision, Disability, Life Insurance. )* 403B Retirement Plan.## Qualifications**WORKING CONDITIONS:**OSHA Category 1 – Involves exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.**QUALIFICATIONS:**| | || --- | --- || Education: | Medical Assistant training program certificate or a combination of at least 5 years of Medical Assistant work experience plus RMA/CMA certification || Certification or Licensure: | Certification preferred BLS Certification required || Experience: | Six months of experience as a medical assistant in an outpatient setting preferred || Special Training: | Calculate BMI & medication dosages || Demonstrated Competencies: | Bilingual Spanish/English or Chinese/English. Excellent written and verbal skills. Bicultural. Customer service and interpersonal communication skills needed. Organizational skills ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously. |