Clinical Healthcare Assistant - MA

Position:
Clinical Healthcare Assistant - MA

Chicago, IL, US

Salary Range: $18.00 To $23.00 Hourly

Language Requirements: Bilingual in English/Polish or English/Spanish STRONGLY PREFERRED

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 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.

• 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 Prime Care guidelines/procedures
• Room patients for their exams and maintain responsibility for the patient care process until the end of each visit
• Thoroughly and promptly document all services 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 document 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 evening per week (until 8:00 pm) and one Saturday every four weeks

• Basic patient care skills required, with observation and assessment skills preferred
• Good physical stamina and the ability to be on your feet most of the day
• Ability to work well with a variety of ages, cultures, and temperaments represented among Prime Care staff and patients, treating others with kindness and professionalism
• Commitment to personal integrity through punctuality, honesty, following instructions, attention to detail, and willingness to learn from others

• 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
• PTO: 27 days per 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

All wages are based on relevant years of experience and time since completing a Medical Assisting program. The minimum rate is the wage that a newly graduated Medical Assistant will earn.

Prime Care Health is committed to creating a diverse workplace and provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants. Prime Care does not discriminate on the basis of creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital or parental status, alienage, disability, political affiliation or belief, military or military discharge status.