Medical Assistant

PrimeCare Health - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Chicago, IL

About the position

As a member of the Care Team, the Medical Assistant position is responsible for a variety of clinical tasks, both during and outside of provider visits. All staff are required to document their work in the electronic health record, treat patients in a timely and professional manner, and keep their work areas properly stocked, cleaned, and in compliance with applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

• Accurately perform basic patient assessment activities (height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, etc.) based on existing protocols or provider requests
• Administer patient screenings and assessments, as required, according to demographics and needs of each patient
• Assist with procedures and other services
• Collect and test specimens, as required (urine, sputum, pregnancy test, etc.)
• Administer and document immunizations and injections according to PrimeCare guidelines/procedures
• Room patients for their exams and maintain responsibility for the patient care process until the end of each visit
• Thoroughly, accurately, and promptly document all service rendered in the electronic health record for every patient
• Be knowledgeable of, and in compliance with, CLIA, OSHA and HIPAA regulations for safety, infection control, equipment operation, confidentiality, and other applicable areas (e.g. patient identification and standard precautions)
• Confirm maintenance of refrigeration temperature according to VFC standards and documents in temperature log
• Treat all patients in a kind and courteous manner
• Regularly check mail, e-mail, and voicemail and respond promptly and professionally to all inquiries
• Attend to shared responsibilities in each work area, including answering phones, cleaning, stocking, and organizing common work areas, and assisting with orientation and training of other employees as needed
• Perform other tasks required in support of the medical providers and nursing staff, but which are not detailed within this job description
• All clinical staff must be available, at a minimum, to work one (1) evening per week (until 8:00 pm) and one (1) Saturday every four (4) weeks

Requirements

• High School diploma or its equivalent
• Satisfactory completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program required
• Experience in a medical practice, laboratory, hospital or other clinical setting helpful
• Registered or Certified Medical Assistant recognition encouraged
• Current provider-level BLS CPR certification required prior to hire
• Basic patient care skills required, with observation and assessment skills preferred
• Good physical stamina and an ability to be on your feet most of the day
• Ability to work well with a variety of ages, cultures, and temperaments represented among PrimeCare staff and patients, treating others with kindness and professionalism in all they do
• Commitment to demonstrating personal integrity through punctuality, honesty, an ability to follow instructions, proper attention to detail in all work matters, and a willingness to learn from others

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual in English/Polish or English/Spanish STRONGLY PREFERRED

Benefits

• 27 days of PTO each year, accrued each pay period
• 3 personal days
• 1 floating holiday
• 8 paid holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage available the 1st of the month following 30 days
• Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Discretionary 403(b) match and profit sharing after meeting service requirements
• Flexible spending accounts
• Accident & critical illness coverage
• Pet insurance
• $1000 sign-on bonus