Medical Assistant

4 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Cook County Health Full time

About the Job:

Cook County Health is seeking a Medical Assistant - Clinical Support Specialist to join our team.

Job Summary:

The Medical Assistant - Clinical Support Specialist works under the supervision of licensed personnel to provide continuity of care to patients. This role performs both clinical and administrative duties to support physician, nurses, and administrative staff in the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model of care and Specialty Clinics.

Responsibilities:

  • Obtains medical history, vital signs, and accurately documents the medical history. Reviews patient or employee medical records for completeness.
  • Prepares patient rooms for medical visits, maintains cleanliness, and general appearance of exam rooms.
  • Assists with clerical and administrative duties such as answering phones, sorting medical charts, retrieving lab reports, scheduling appointments, billing, and maintaining current demographic and insurance information.
  • Performs laboratory procedures, assists with physical exams, minor surgical procedures, and treatments, administers oral medications and injections following physician order.
  • Provides first aid and other related procedures, including removing and changing dressings, applying bandages, removing sutures, etc.

Requirements:

  • Must possess an Associate's degree as a Medical Assistant from a CAAHEEP-approved program or equivalent from an accredited Medical Assistant program or formal medical service training program of the United States Armed Forces.
  • Must be certified as a Medical Assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Healthcareer Association (NHA), American Registry of Medical Assistant (ARMA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA).
  • Must possess a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Basic Term Life Insurance
  • Pension Plan
  • Deferred Compensation Program
  • Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
  • You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Salary: $45,000 - $60,000 per year, depending on experience.

Location: Cook County Health Hospitals and Clinics


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