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Job Summary

Cook County Health is seeking a highly skilled Medical Assistant to join our team. As a Medical Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing clinical and administrative support to our healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Obtain and document patient medical history, vital signs, and other relevant information.
  • Prepare patient rooms for medical visits and maintain a clean and organized environment.
  • Assist with clerical and administrative duties, such as answering phones, sorting medical charts, and scheduling appointments.
  • Perform various laboratory procedures, including blood draws, EKGs, and urine tests.
  • Assist physicians with physical exams, minor surgical procedures, and treatments.
  • Administer medications and injections as directed by physicians.
  • Provide first aid and other related procedures, such as removing and changing dressings.
  • May be required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
  • Provide an accurate and complete medication list for patients.
  • Refill or order medications for patients and secure provider signature or authorization.
  • Support the provider staff with completing referrals for diagnostic testing and specialist.
  • Receive, organize, and stock clinical supplies.
  • Maintain inventory of medical supplies and report malfunctions to the staff physician or clinical coordinator.
Requirements
  • 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 the Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA).
  • Must possess a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish.
Preferred Qualifications
  • One (1) year of full-time work experience as a CMA or in a related clinical capacity within a healthcare environment.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
  • Knowledge and familiarity utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel).
  • Working knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups.
  • Demonstrate awareness of HIPAA.
  • Demonstrate sensitivity and respect in caring for patients of all age groups and cultural backgrounds.
  • Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy, and precision.
  • Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in performing work duties.
  • Strong emergency response skills.
  • Ability to observe environmental and OSHA safety practices.
  • Ability to transition from clinical to administrative duties.
  • Ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to update educational requirements per licensing association or as required by CCH.
Working Conditions

In general, position exists in a medical office work environment. Frequently exposed to various hazards of patient care.

Equipment Used

Standard medical equipment such as stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, electronic and emergency equipment, EKG, Centrifuge, Nebulizer, various monitoring devices (Cholesterol, Glucose, INR) as well as various office-related equipment (computer, fax machine, copy machine, etc.).

Physical Demands

The incumbent stands and walks 80% of the day. May be required to lift/push/pull up to 25lbs. Constantly uses both hands and fingers for handling.