Medical Assistant - 450 Dundee Ave. Elgin (Upper Level)

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking dedicated Medical Assistants to join their team in Elgin. This role offers a chance to make a real difference in patients' lives by providing essential care and support. As a Medical Assistant, you'll be responsible for patient follow-ups, laboratory duties, and assisting healthcare providers. The organization is committed to quality, affordable health care for all and offers a supportive environment for both experienced and new professionals. With a focus on community impact, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in the medical field while contributing to meaningful patient care.

Benefits

Paid Training

401(K)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Holidays)

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; medical assistant program graduate preferred.
• Current BLS CPR certification and medical assistant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist providers and nursing staff.
• Perform laboratory duties and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Engage in training and follow corporate compliance programs.

Skills

Patient Care

Laboratory Duties

Patient Education

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant Program

Current BLS CPR Certification

Current Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: Elgin, IL

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $17.00 - $26.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Up to 50%

Job Category: Health Care

Job Description

Medical Assistants who are full-time are eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus paid out over the course of the first year of employment.

Greater Family Health is a multi-site federally qualified health center providing comprehensive medical, dental, and behavioral health services within the Chicagoland area. Our mission is to provide quality, affordable health care for all, including those without the ability to pay. We currently have health centers in DeKalb, Elgin, Franklin Park, Hanover Park, McHenry, Palatine, Streamwood, Sycamore, and Wheeling. We are financially and programmatically stable and are continuing to grow. We are Joint Commission Accredited and are PCMH Certified. For more information, visit our website, http://www.greaterfamilyhealth.org.

This is a great job opportunity for a Medical Assistant who is either experienced, a recent graduate, or looking to get back into the medical field. In this position, you’ll be able to contribute to your community and make an impact in a patient’s life. If this is you, keep on reading.

Your Goal:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide patient care, patient follow-up, laboratory duties, and assistance to providers and nursing staff.

How You’ll Help Patients:

• Escort patients to examination rooms and prepare patients for examination and treatment.
• Perform and document daily setup, stocking, maintenance of appropriate supply levels, and cleaning of all clinical areas and equipment (including washing and sterilization of instruments).
• Process and label laboratory specimens for area reference laboratories; accurately complete lab requisitions.
• Set up and perform all CLIA waived lab tests.
• Ensure compliance with Greater Family Health quality assurance and risk management standards.
• Provide patient education as directed by the provider, including instructions for laboratory, radiology, and other medical testing/procedures.
• Retrieve laboratory and other test results and submit for review by the provider as necessary.
• Follow all Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH) policies and procedures.
• Provide care in an age-appropriate fashion according to specialty.
• Report to all scheduled work sites and shifts on time and fully prepared to engage in all job responsibilities; location of work sites and shifts will change at the discretion of the supervisor.
• Engage in all offered training, consultations, and supervisions made available. Follow and fully implement Corporate Compliance Program. Fully and professionally respond to and implement directives and advice offered by all supervisory and training personnel, as well as professionally offered feedback from coworkers.
• Travel to other locations as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Perks Just for You:

• Paid Training
• 401(K)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Holidays)
• Employees have qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Qualifications

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate
• Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant Program
• Current BLS CPR Certification
• Current Medical Assistant Certification is preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred, but not required