Bilingual Medical Assistant

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

Under the general supervision of the Director of Nursing, the MA provides skilled clinical support to assist the Physician, Advanced Practice Nurse, or licensed nursing staff in the care and treatment of patients. Assist with referrals, sets up patient rooms, takes vitals and other patient stats, with patient care team for a whole-person approach to health care. Treats patients professionally and with dignity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administrative

Work in reception

Answer telephone

Schedule appointments

Process medical billing

Keep financial records

File medical charts

Telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy

Clinical

Escort patient to exam room

Obtain patient history interviews

Take and record vital signs

Prepare patient for examination

Use medical terminology and accepted charting abbreviations in documentation

Provide patient information/instructions

Assist with medical examinations/surgical procedures

Collect and prepare laboratory specimens

Notify patients of laboratory results

Schedule patient appointments

Translate during medical interviews with non-English-speaking patients

Perform basic laboratory tests

A_dvanced duties_

Educate patients about procedures. If there is competency verification, the Medical Assistant can do the following activities:

Perform visual acuities/ visual field screening and hand-held optoacoustic emission testing.

Remove sutures and staples

Perform CLIA waived on-site testing

1. Hemoglobin

2. Urinalysis

3. Glucose testing

4. Strep A Rapid Test

5. Urine HCG

6. Hemoglobin A1C

· Perform venipuncture

· Administer nebulizer treatments

· Administer immunizations

· Measure peak flow

· Perform spirometry

· Prepare/administer oral/intramuscular/intradermal/subcutaneous medications as directed

· Perform ECGs

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum 18 years of age

Current Illinois Medical Assistant Certification (may obtain within 1 year of employment)

Bilingual English/Spanish

Experience in a not-for-profit organization, preferred

Experience in a hospital or community health center preferred

DEMONSTRATED COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to communicate medical procedures and terminology to and with patients & medical professionals.
• Ability to work with a diverse range of personnel – protected classes of genders, races, religious backgrounds, socio-economic status, etc
• Demonstrated strong phlebotomy skills REQUIRED
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, Safety Data Sheets.
• EHR Experience ECW preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Primary Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Application Question(s):

• Please let us know what is your hourly pay expectation, thank you!

Experience:

• Medical Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
• working in community health center: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• La Grange, IL 60525: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $19