Job Description
Overview
Job Title: Medical Assistant
Location: Chicago Lawn, Chicago, IL
Compensation: Starting at $17.75 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)
Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm, extended hours rotation of Noon - 8:00pm once per week, with a Saturday rotation 8:00am - 1:00pm
Education/Certification: Medical Assistant Diploma and/or Certification required
Responsibilities
- Set up equipment, instruments, and forms according to department protocol.
- Maintain infection control standards by cleaning and sterilizing according to scheduled maintenance program.
- Keep appropriate records, order, sort, store supplies, and restock exam/procedure rooms.
- Maintain monthly par-levels of all supplies and medications (e.g., workstations, exam and storage rooms).
- Check schedules, continually assessing and organizing patient flow.
- Report to appropriate personnel any delays in a patient's visit from entry to exit.
Qualifications
- Completed training from an accredited Medical Assistant Program with a certificate or diploma in Medical Assisting or Phlebotomy.
- CPR certification required.
- New grads welcomed.
- Prior experience working in a medical office or clinic is preferred.
- Familiarity with medical terminology and basic medical procedures.
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.
- Ability to maintain professional relationships with patients and care team members.
- Comfort working in a medical setting as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to engage patients in a therapeutic relationship when appropriate.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience working with a diverse patient population preferred.
- Ability to handle confrontation and conflict appropriately.
- Ability to work independently and seek consultation as necessary.
- Ability to follow organizational processes and procedures.
- Ability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- BCBS Medical PPO/HMO Plans | BCBS Dental | VSP Vision
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $1,500 per year
- 11 Paid Holidays and 18 Days of Paid Time Off
- 8 sick days
Employment details
- Employment type: Full-time
- Seniority level: Entry level
- Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
- Job function: Health Care Provider
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Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Work at office, Monday to Friday, 1 day per week,