Medical Assistant

About the role

TCA Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center located on Chicago's far south side, seeks a Medical Assistant to provide quality healthcare to patients. The position involves assisting physicians, nurse practitioners, or supervising physician assistants, and performing tasks such as measuring vital signs, preparing treatment rooms, and maintaining medical supplies.

Responsibilities

• Practices independently and collaborates with nurse practitioners or supervises physician assistants, and/or other health care providers.
• Aids in the provision of quality health care to patients.
• Ensures appropriate forms for documentation are included in medical records.
• Collects patient data by measuring vital signs (Blood Pressure, Pulse, Temperature, Respirations, Weight) for adult and pediatric patients.
• Records information in the electronic medical record.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Maintains inventory and assists with ordering medical supplies and materials.
• Gives injections or treatments and performs routine laboratory tests under physician instructions.
• Maintains and sanitizes medical instruments and examination rooms as required by TCA Health, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies.
• Absorbs HIPAA guidelines in protection protecting patient privacy.
• Keys data into computer to update patient records.
• Might assist with appointment schedules and record maintenance.
• May provide health screenings and assist in the community as needed.
• Sanitizes and sterilizes instruments and equipment.
• Inventory and ordering of medical and office supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant Diploma/Certification of training from an accredited school or association.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in Family Practice.
• Able to work independently.
• Willing to travel to other sites as necessary.
• Able to adapt to change and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Able to handle a fast-paced diverse workplace in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal/oral communication skills.

Qualifications

• Education: Medical Assistant Diploma/Certification from an accredited school or association.
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year experience in Family Practice.
• Skills: Current BLS Certification, Certified or Registered Medical Assistant preferred.

Benefits

At TCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees, including:

• Medical Insurance (4 plan options)
• Dental Insurance (2 plan options)
• Vision
• LTD (company paid)
• Life AD&D (company paid)
• 401k with employer match
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Other voluntary benefits through Aflac
• And more...

Pay

$17 - $20 per hour.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate patient needs.

Applicants Must Be Authorized to Work for ANY Employer in the U.S. Without Sponsorship.