Medical Assistant -Bilingual Spanish
saint anthony hospitalChicago, IL
Medical Assistant -Bilingual Spanish
saint anthony hospitalChicago, ILMid L4
Medical AssistantsMedical Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsHealthcare Support Workers, All Other
Offices of PhysiciansAll Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care ServicesGeneral Medical and Surgical Hospitals
APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)Medical Assistant (Registered) Saint Anthony Hospital is a diverse and community-centric organization where your career can thrive, while addressing the health and wellness challenges that families in our neighborhood face. Our employees deliver on our mission and achieve success by working together to provide excellent customer service and patient care.
Position Purpose:
The primary role of a Medical Assistant is to provide high quality clinical care under the direction of a physician or licensed health care professional. The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing clinical support to health care providers to ensure an efficient workflow.
Essential Functions:
- Takes patients' vital signs; prepares patients for examinations, giving them instructions based upon the reason for the visit
- Performs initial interviews with new patients, obtaining pertinent medical history information for use by the healthcare provider during examinations.
- Assists health care provider with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care. Obtains consent for procedures as necessary.
- Keeps inventory and orders a monthly supply of immunizations through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program as well as private stock vaccines.
- Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures.
- Monitors and restocks supplies; ensures proper functioning of equipment. Notifies supervisor of malfunctioning equipment and completes corrective action log.
- Performs Point of Care Testing (POCT) and EKGs in accordance with established standards, practices, policies, and procedures.
- Administers immunizations and injections as ordered by the healthcare provider and records appropriately in the medical record. Responsible for proper storage of immunizations.
- Assists health care providers with patient education pertaining to their ongoing healthcare; laboratory and radiology orders, diet and exercise, procedure/surgery preparation.
- Works with a multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans.
- Assists in screening telephone calls for referral to a nurse, provider, or physician.
- Follows prescription refill procedures.
- Performs administrative duties such as assisting the physician/provider in completing school and sports physicals, patient disability and workers' compensation forms.
General Job Requirements:
- Diploma or Degree from an accredited Medical Assistant programCPR Card Required
- Excellent documentation skills (including grammar, spelling and punctuation)
- Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service and telephone etiquette skills in a consistent manner
- Bilingual English/Spanish – preferred
- Medical Assistant Certification preferred
- Must be comfortable with direct patient contact1–3 years related experience in a doctor's office preferred
Excellent customer service skills, interpersonal skills and attention to detail are required.
Office administrative skills with knowledge of billing procedures preferred
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision) Coverage begins on your first day
- Employer-matched retirement plans
- Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
- Free onsite parking
- Why Join Saint Anthony Hospital?
- Community-Focused, Technology-Driven: Work in a setting that combines advanced technology with a mission-driven, community-centered approach.
- Competitive Compensation: Receive a strong, market-aligned salary package.
- Innovative Environment: Be part of an exciting transformation as we transition to a new, next-generation healthcare campus.
- Collaborative Culture: Join a close-knit team that values communication, teamwork, and mutual support.
- Professional Growth: Grow your career in an organization that invests in development and continuous learning.
- Meaningful Impact: Serve a diverse patient population and make a real difference in their healthcare journey.
- Recognition & Excellence: Proudly recognized as a Primary Stroke Center and a respected teaching hospital shaping future healthcare professionals.
- EQUAL OPPORTUNITYSaint Anthony Hospital is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment based on age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.
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Level
Mid L4
Location
Chicago, IL
Occupation
Medical Assistants
Industry
Offices of Physicians
Posted
2 days ago