Medical Assistant - ACCESS Sinai

Access Community Health Network; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in community health is seeking dedicated individuals to join their mission-driven team. In this role, you will collaborate with a skilled care team to provide essential health services to patients. Your responsibilities will include assisting with medical procedures, taking vital signs, and managing patient inquiries. This organization is committed to health equity and offers extensive training opportunities to enhance your clinical skills. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in community health and are eager to grow professionally, this position is an excellent opportunity for you.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage

403(B) Retirement Plan

Cross-Departmental Committee Participation

Qualifications

• High school diploma and Medical Assistant diploma required.
• CPR certification and minimum 1 year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with care teams to provide quality health services.
• Assist with onsite procedures and administer medications.
• Respond to patient inquiries and manage appointment scheduling.

Skills

Patient Care

Phlebotomy

Vital Signs Measurement

Communication Skills

EMR Proficiency (Epic preferred)

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Diploma

CPR Certification

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Job Description

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We do not discriminate for any reason. We welcome talented individuals who believe in our mission, drive the organization forward, and recognize the positive impact they can bring to our communities.

Who We Are

If you want to work for a mission-driven organization that’s impacting community health care both on a local and national level, then Access Community Health Network (ACCESS) may be the perfect place for you. As a nationally recognized leader in community health, we continue to innovate and improve our integrated care model to address the total health and wellness of our patients. Our dedicated staff are committed to advancing health equity and making a long-term impact on the health outcomes of the more than 180,000 patients that count on ACCESS as their medical home each year.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Work in collaboration with a skilled care team that includes dedicated providers, benefits specialists, front desk receptionists, behavioral health consultants, and others to provide quality health services and resources to meet our patients’ needs.
• Assist providers with onsite procedures.
• Take vital signs, perform phlebotomy, and administer medications/vaccines directly to patients.
• Assist patients by responding to questions, returning calls, scheduling appointments, and reviewing medical records.
• Continue to grow your knowledge base through extensive clinical training and technical training with Epic, one of the leading Electronic Medical Record Systems globally.

What You Will Need to Be Successful

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited entity.
• Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited program.
• CPR certification only through the American Heart Association or Red Cross with the skills portion through in-person learning.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience or clinical externship.
• Basic proficiency with EMR (Epic preferred).

Added Bonuses and Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship program.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• 403(B) retirement plan and financial resources to help you save and plan for your retirement.
• Opportunity to participate in cross-departmental committees to innovate and transform our care delivery model and our workplace.

ACCESS is a Network of Federally Qualified Health Centers treating patients on the frontlines of community-based health care. Depending on the position applied for, candidates may be required to be vaccinated against communicable diseases and provide supporting documentation proving that they are properly vaccinated, or apply for religious and/or medical vaccination exemption as a part of the application process.

The pay ranges provided represent the minimum to mid-range for positions. Actual compensation will be determined based on a combination of factors including years of experience, educational background, market conditions, and available grant funding.