Medical Assistant

Overview

Medical Assistant at Promise Healthcare. High‑quality, equitable care for diverse communities. Direct patient care, on‑the‑job training, and meaningful impact.

• Prepares patient for examination, takes height, weight, blood pressure and other measurements.
• Takes initial medical information including medication history.
• Assists in performing waived laboratory tests.
• Makes correct entries in patient charts and checks appointment dates.
• Assists patients to examination rooms, lab and restrooms.
• Restocks and straightens exam rooms.
• Performs quality assurance on glucometers.
• Makes copies, faxes documents and performs other duties as required.
• Maintains clinic environmental areas and initiates patient flow.
• Entries into patient charts through EHR and assists with telephoning.
• On‑the‑job training available.

• COVID‑19 Vaccinations required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of adult and/or pediatric office practice.
• Electronic Health Records experience helpful.
• Valid driver’s license, insurance and transportation to other clinics as needed.
• Bilingual preferred.

• Moderate proficiency with medical equipment.
• Moderate proficiency with computer.
• High proficiency in telephone skill.
• Ability to speak and write fluently in English;
  Spanish desirable.
• Average numerical and verbal capacity.
• Interest in work involving considerable contact with people.
• Ability to follow established procedures and maintain high level of organization.
• Ability to handle most setbacks with calmness and ease.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Moderate physical exertion including frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching and carrying moderately heavy loads (up to 25 lbs.).
• Ability to work in conditions that include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissues, contagious diseases and/or other potentially hazardous materials.
• Fine motor coordination sufficient to perform manipulative skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and manual dexterity necessary to deliver medical services and use equipment.

• 8‑to‑10 hour shifts Monday to Friday.

High school or equivalent (Required).

• French (Preferred)
• Spanish (Preferred)

BLS Certification (Preferred).

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with employer match
• FSA
• Vacation Sick Leave

$31,200 to $40,000 per year.

Based in Champaign, Illinois, Promise Healthcare is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to improving the health of the community through treatment, prevention, and education. We serve all patients regardless of their ability to pay and provide robust patient support and enabling services. Promise has deep roots in Champaign's underserved communities and serves a diverse population. Approximately 30% of our patients are Spanish speaking.

Champaign‑Urbana is a growing, diverse community of 195,000 residents and home to the Big‑Ten University of Illinois.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Completed background check and drug screen required prior to start date.