Employment Opportunities
Medical Assistant/Medical Receptionist
Locations: South Clinic: 5635 State Rd, Burbank IL 60459; North Clinic: 6721 40th St, Stickney IL 60402
Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4pm, 6.5 hours/day)
Salary Range: $21.00-$23.00 per hour (based on experience and certification)
Stickney Public Health District is looking for a highly motivated and skilled Medical Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality clinical and administrative support to ensure efficient and exceptional patient care. This role involves assisting nursing and provider staff with patient preparation, vital signs, specimen collection, vaccinations, as well as administrative duties.
Key responsibilities
• Work collaboratively with nursing, provider, and administrative staff to provide welcoming, coordinated, patient-centered care
• Provide high quality customer service to area residents utilizing services in a health clinic
• Assist healthcare providers with patient care, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, performing basic laboratory tests, and administering vaccines
• Ensure a clean and safe environment for patients and staff by maintaining exam rooms and equipment
• Manage patient flow by triaging patients, providing patient education, scheduling appointments, and coordinating referrals
• Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, maintaining patient records, managing insurance information, and handling billing
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and standards by following policies and procedures
• Travel between clinic sites on a regular basis, rotating schedule
• Working condition may involve standing/walking extended periods of the day
Qualifications
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program
• Current Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, or equivalent)
• Current CPR/BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with electronic health records and basic computer skills
• Commitment to providing patient-centered, culturally competent care
• Ability to perform duties in a busy, multitasking environment
Preferred Experience
• One of more years of experience in a clinic setting
• Experience with immunizations, Vaccine For Children (VFC) program
• Bilingual (English/Arabic, Polish, or Spanish) preferred
Schedule and Benefits
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time
• Retirement plan
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