Primary Care Clinic Lead

Prime Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Medical Assistant Lead at the Chicago clinic to support physicians, handle charting, and manage appointment flow. The role emphasizes patient care, clinic organization, and teamwork within a diverse health care team.

Requirements include MA program completion or equivalent experience, current BLS, and an accredited credential. Lead/preceptor experience is preferred for advancement within the facility.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or one year MA clinic experience.
• Current BLS certification upon hire and maintained.
• Active MA credential from a nationally recognized organization.
• One year MA clinic experience preferred.
• Lead/management and/or preceptor experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient care and clerical tasks.
• Schedule appointments and manage patient charts.
• Provide information to patients to help use clinic services.
• Support patient flow and high-quality care during clinic hours.
• Collaborate with health care team to provide comprehensive care.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

BLS certification

MA credential from a recognized organization

Clinic MA experience

Lead/Management experience

Training/Preceptor experience

Job description

Overview

Department:

Schedule: Full Time Days

Facility: Prime Healthcare Primary Care Clinic

Location: 3048 W Peterson, Chicago IL

Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting physicians with patient care, clerical, environmental and organization tasks. Responsible for appointment scheduling and chart management. Provides Information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinic services. Conveys a positive image of organization. Delegates and follows up with medical assistant staff within the clinic.

The Lead works under the Clinic Manager / Director to assist with maintaining efficient patient flow and quality care during clinic hours. This position assists the supervisors in training new staff. Works as part of a health care team including physicians, NP/PA’s, patient services representatives, medical records, medical assistants, health educators and social workers to provide comprehensive care in a non-judgmental manner.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Graduate of an accredited school for Medical Assistants, Surgical Technologists, or one year of experience as a Medical Assistant in a physician clinic setting.

2. Current BLS certification upon hire and maintained current.

3. Current medical assistant credential from a nationally recognized Medical Assistant Credentialing organization required.

4. One year experience as a medical assistant in a clinic setting preferred.

5. Lead/Management experience preferred.

6. Training/Preceptor experience preferred.

Pay Transparency

Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $23.10 to $33.46. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf