Medical Assistant

About the role

Erie Family Health Centers, a top workplace in Chicago and suburbs, is looking for a valuable addition to our Clinical Support Staff team. The team is seeking outstanding Medical Assistants to support our patients in the clinic. Erie is a top workplace in Chicago and a great organization to expand your career as a medical assistant. We welcome and encourage recent grads to apply today!

Responsibilities

• Assists medical professional staff members by performing routine patient care, laboratory procedures and clerical procedures to support the delivery of patient care
• Monitors patient flow by assuring that clients are serviced promptly and effectively
• Prepares examination rooms ensuring that rooms are clean, orderly and properly stocked with supplies for use during exams

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required
• Successful completion of a Clinical Medical Assistant program required
• Successful completion of 160-hour MA Externship required
• OR Completion of BSN (Bachelors of Science in Nursing)
• Current and active CPR Card, required

Skills

• Medical Assistant experience preferred
• Phlebotomy skills, or desire to learn, strongly preferred
• Experienced in utilizing a computer, Microsoft Products and EMR preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
• Bilingual language is a plus

Compensation

• $19/hr. + based on experience and with potential for merit increases
• Registered MAs earn $1 more/hr.
• Shift differential: Additional $10/hr. for hours worked after 5:30 PM and weekends
• $500 sign on bonus at 90 days, plus $1000 bonuses at 6 and 12 months
• Annual merit increases

Career Ladder

• Opportunities as an MA, MA II, MA III, Trainer, Team Leader and Supervisor

Schedule

• The work schedule for this role is aligned with Erie's hours of operations Monday through Friday and will include a minimum of two (2) Saturdays per month
• Saturday hours are typically 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
• Full time hours are 40 hours per week

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending (FSA) for Health Care or Childcare
• 401(k) program with Erie matching $0.50 for every $1.00 up to the first 5% of the employee's biweekly salary
• Annual Paid Time Off: starting at 20 days of PTO, and 8 paid holidays
• Competitive salary, annual merit increases, plus room for growth and career advancement