Job Summary:
IAMACF (Indian American Medical Association Charitable Foundation) - Free Health Clinic is seeking a compassionate and dependable Certified Medical Assistant with phlebotomy skills to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate should be certified as a Medical Assistant and experienced in performing venipuncture and specimen collection while providing excellent patient care.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with patient intake, including collecting medical histories and documenting vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature and EKGs.
- Prepare patients for examinations by explaining procedures, follow safety protocols, and ensuring their comfort
- Support clinical procedures and conduct initial assessments
- Operate Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems accurately to document patient information.
- Manage medical administrative support tasks like scheduling appointments, verifying insurance details, and maintaining patient records
- Assist with specialized areas such as OBGYN, Dermatology, and Physical Therapy clinics.
- Perform venipuncture and blood specimen collection.
- Prepare and process laboratory specimen.
- Assist in the smooth functioning of the referral system.
Requirements:
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA, RMA, CCMA) credential from an accredited program
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and medication administration protocols.
- Phlebotomy certification or documented training/experience in blood collection.
- Familiarity with EHR systems and proficiency in documenting patient encounters accurately
- Ability to perform vital signs measurement and patient intake efficiently in both inpatient and outpatient settings
- Strong patient service skills with a compassionate approach to diverse populations
- Current CPR/BLS certification prefered.
- Bilingual skills are a plus (Hindi, Urdu, Gujrati)
Join our dedicated team to make a meaningful difference in providing high quality healthcare services to underserved members of our community.
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- Medical Assistant : 2 years (Preferred)
Language:
- Hindi, Gujarati or Urdu (Required)
License/Certification:
- Certification for Medical Assistant is a must (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Chicago, IL 60659 (Required)
Work Location: In person
