MEDICAL ASSISTANT-BILINGUAL (SPAINSH)

Cook County Government; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook County Government is seeking a Medical Assistant-Bilingual (Spanish) to join the Ambulatory and Community Health Network. Under a licensed physician, the MA supports clinical and administrative tasks in the PCMH model, collaborating with nurses and staff to ensure patient-centered care.

Shift schedule: Mon 10:00 am - 6:00 pm; Tue-Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; occasional Saturdays 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Posting salary: $24.119-$29.159 hourly. Closing date: Nov 5, 2026.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Five years of recent full-time professional Medical Assistant experience.
• Certification as Medical Assistant through AAMA/AMT/NHA/ARMA.

Responsibilities

• Obtain medical history and vital signs; document thoroughly.
• Prepare exam rooms and maintain cleanliness for visits.
• Assist with clerical tasks: phones, charts, lab reports and appointments.
• Perform phlebotomy and routine lab procedures as directed.
• Assist physicians with exams and administer medications as ordered.
• Document all administrations and immunizations accurately in records.
• Support referrals and coordinate follow-up care per provider orders.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Medical Assistant certification (AAMA/AMT/NHA/ARMA)

Job description

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MEDICAL ASSISTANT-BILINGUAL (SPANISH)

Job Number:

00139725

Job Posting

Job Posting: Oct 21, 2026, 8:12:01 PM Closing Date: Nov 5, 2026, 5:59:00 AM Full-time A.M. P.M.

Collective Bargaining Unit : SEIU Local 73 Posting Salary : $24.119-$29.159 HOURLY

Organization

Health and Hospital Systems

PLEASE BE ADVISED that this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Cook County and the SEIU Union.Pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement, Cook County will exhaust internal eligible applicants prior to considering external applicants. Cook County is assembling a list of qualified candidates for this position that will be considered should the position not be filled with internal eligible applicants.

LOCATION: The Jorge Prieto Health Center

DEPARMENT:Ambulatory and Community Health Network of CookCounty

SHIFT: Monday - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm; Tuesday through Friday - 8:30am -4:30 pm (alternating Saturdays 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

PAY RANGE: $24.119-$29.159 HOURLY

Salary is commensurate with years of experience indicated at time of application submittal. Experience not disclosed or documented at the time of application will not be considered for initial step placement.

Under the supervision of a licensed physician, the Medical Assistant (MA) works as part of a multidisciplinary care team to support both clinical and administrative functions and contribute to the continuity of care to the patient. The MA works collaboratively with physicians, nurses and administrative staff in the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model of care and in the Specialty Clinics.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Obtains medical history, vital signs, including but not limited to blood pressure, height and weight, BMI, head, neck and check circumference, pain and other specific specialty requirements accurately and legibly documents the medical history. Reviews patient or employee medical records for completeness. May assist patients in completing relevant forms.
• Prepares patient rooms for medical visits. Maintains cleanliness and general appearance of exam rooms. Cleans rooms after each patient visit and disposes of potentially infectious materials appropriately.
• Assists with clerical and administrative duties such as answering phones, sorting medical charts, retrieving lab reports, scheduling appointments, billing and maintaining or obtaining current demographic and insurance information. Completing compliance reports as requested.
• Performs a variety of laboratory procedures, including but not limited to finger stick glucose, veni-puncture, EKG's, urine dipsticks, urine pregnancy test, throat cultures, point of care testing and I-stats. Logs test and controls and accurately documents in medical records.
• Assists physician with physical exams, minor surgical procedures and treatments, such as dressings and ear irrigations and administers oral medications and injections following physician order. Accurately documents oral and injectable medical administration in the medical record.
• Performs phlebotomy service and prepares specimens as directed. Prepares, administers and documents immunizations on the client's medical record.
• Administers first aid and other related procedures including removing and changing dressings, applying bandages, removing sutures, etc.
• May be required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Provides an accurate and complete medication list for patients
• Communicates patient needs to provider including but not limited to refill requests, tests, and patient concerns.
• Supports the provider staff with completing referrals for diagnostic testing and specialist following the providers order.
• Participates and supports Joint Commission Surveys and rounds.
• Receives, organizes and stocks clinical supplies. Maintains inventory of medical supplies and providers for secure storage of medicine samples delivered by pharmaceutical representatives. Checks medication samples for expiration dates and maintains dispensing records.
• Performs equipment sterilization at site or prepares equipment for transfer to another facility for sterilization. Maintains clinical equipment and reports malfunctions to the staff physician or clinical coordinator.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in interfacing with patient behaviors and health issues for a variety of age groups including children adolescence, adults and geriatric patients.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, completion of a formal medicalservice training program of the United States Armed Forces, is required (Official transcripts are required at time of interview) OR Five (5) years of recent full-time professional Medical Assistant experience
• Certificate as a Medical Assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Health career Association (NHA), American Registry of Medical Assistant (ARMA), National