Medical Assistant

Erie Family Health Center; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $500 at 90 days

Milestone bonuses: $1000 at 6 and 12‑m

Annual merit increases

Full benefits package (Medical, Dental

Vision, Life, Disability, FSA

Job summary

Erie Family Health Center in Illinois is hiring Medical Assistants to support patients in the clinic. The role offers competitive compensation, a $500 sign-on bonus at 90 days, and opportunities for merit-based increases.

You will assist medical staff, manage patient flow, prep exam rooms, and handle clerical tasks. Qualifications include a high school diploma, completion of a Clinical MA program, and CPR certification; bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Clinical Medical Assistant program completion required.
• 160-hour MA externship completed required.
• Experience with EMR and basic computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists medical staff with routine patient care and clerical tasks.
• Monitors patient flow and ensures timely service.
• Prepares examination rooms and maintains supplies.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Bilingual helpful

EMR experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Clinical Medical Assistant program completion

160-hour MA Externship completed

BSN (preferred)

Tools

EMR system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join the Erie team! Motivated by the belief that healthcare is a human right, we provide high quality affordable care to support healthier people, families, and communities. Erie delivers holistic care to help every member of the family stay healthy and active from infancy through adulthood. Since 1957, we have provided high-quality care to diverse patients most in need, regardless of their insurance status, immigration status, or ability to pay.Erie Family Health Centers, a top workplace in Chicago and suburbs, is looking for a valuable addition to our Clinical Support Staff team! The team is seeking outstanding Medical Assistants to support our patients in the clinic. Erie is a top workplace in Chicago and a great organization to expand your career as a medical assistant. We welcome and encourage recent grads to apply today! Here are a few highlights specific to our medical assistant staff.COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION:$19/hr.+ based on experience and with potential for merit increases. Registered MAs earn $1 more/hr.Shift differential: Additional $10/hr. for hours worked after 5:30 PM and weekends.$500 sign on bonus at 90 days, plus $1000 bonuses at 6 and 12 months!Annual merit increasesCAREER LADDER:Opportunities as an MA, MA II, MA III, Trainer, Team Leader and Supervisor.SCHEDULE:The work schedule for this role is aligned with Erie's hours of operations.At Erie, we are proud to provide competitive salaries, high-quality health care plans, generous time off benefits, retirement benefits, and more! Erie employees are eligible for Erie’s Full Benefits Package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance and Flexible Spending (FSA) for Health Care or Childcare. Retirement Programs: 401(k) program with Erie matching $0.50 for every $1.00 up to the first 5% of the employee’s biweekly salary. Annual Paid Time Off: starting at 20 days of PTO, and 8 paid holidays. Competitive salary, annual merit increases, plus room for growth and career advancement.Main Duties & ResponsibilitiesAssists medical professional staff members by performing routine patient care, laboratory procedures and clerical procedures to support the delivery of patient careMonitors patient flow by assuring that clients are serviced promptly and effectivelyPrepares examination rooms ensuring that rooms are clean, orderly and properly stocked with supplies for use during examsEducationHigh School Diploma or equivalent, requiredSuccessful completion of a Clinical Medical Assistant program requiredSuccessful completion of 160-hour MA Externship requiredORCompletion of BSN (Bachelors of Science in Nursing)Skills and KnowledgeMedical Assistant experience preferredPhlebotomy skills, or desire to learn, strongly preferredExperienced in utilizing a computer, Microsoft Products and EMR preferredCurrent and active CPR Card, requiredStrong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectivelyBilingual language is a plusThe Erie Advantage PledgeWORKING TOGETHER FOR WHAT MATTERS MOSTErie makes a pledge that all current and future employees can feel confident that:Our mission, vision, and values unite us.Our voices matter.We do things well.Our inclusive culture promotes balance and belonging.We find our career sweet spot at Erie.