Medical (Bi-lingual) Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs selected skills: including rooming patient, assisting with treatments and procedures, Phlebotomy, EKG and /or monitoring including documenting complete and accurate information specific to department. Participates in continuous quality improvement and educational   support of departmental philosophy and objectives, as well as, Health System initiatives.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Graduated from an accredited Associate degree program or Medical Assistant program or have at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Employer Based Clinics:  Laboratory and phlebotomy training required within 30 days of hire. Drug and alcohol screening, and N95 training required within 30 days of hire.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Please see license and certification table below.     

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

At least one year of professional experience in a clinic setting preferred. 

Computer experience required. 

Must have passed the (Spanish) bilingual language proficiency exam offered through Guest Relations.

Good interpersonal, organizational and critical decision-making skills required. 

Ability to clearly and calmly communicate in English both verbally and in writing with patients, medical staff and the public. 

Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required. 

LICENSURE/

CERTIFICATION:

Job Title

Job Code

Department or Hire Date

License/Certifications

Assistant, Medical

7038CL - A

Hired on or after 9/16/2016

• • RMA, AAMA, CCMA or NCCT certification is required upon hire. 
  • Bi-Annual CPR certification
  • Active RMA, AAMA, CCMA or NCCT certification must be maintained.

Assistant, Medical

7038CL - B

Hired prior to 9/16/2016

• • AAMA certification is required upon hire or verification of a passing score on the AAMA certification exam and subsequent AAMA certification obtained within 90 days of hire. 
  • Bi-annual CPR certification
  • Active AAMA certification must be maintained.

Assistant, Medical

7038CL - C

Employer Based Clinics - Hired on or after 9/16/2016

• • RMA, AAMA, CCMA or NCCT certification is required upon hire. 
  • Bi-Annual CPR certification

• • Active RMA, AAMA, CCMA or NCCT certification must be maintained.
  • Audiometry certification through Northern Illinois University or Health Conservation, Inc. (HCI), required within 30 days of hire.

Assistant, Medical

7038CL - D

Employer Based Clinics - Hired prior to 9/16/2016

• • AAMA certification is required upon hire or verification of a passing score on the AAMA certification exam and subsequent AAMA certification obtained within 90 days of hire. 
  • Bi-annual CPR certification
  • Audiometry certification through Northern Illinois University or Health Conservation, Inc. (HCI), required within 30 days of hire.