Schedule: Part-Time; Schedule varies based on caseload between Rogers Park (6303 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60660) and Bucktown (2409 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614); Minimum 2 days per week
About the Role
As a Medical Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting patient care and improving health outcomes in our community. Working closely with our Family Nurse Practitioners, Psychiatric Nurse Specialists (PMHNP), and a collaborative interdisciplinary team, you will assist in preventive care, chronic disease management, and patient education—all to support whole-person wellness.
Key Responsibilities
- Ability to be on-site and travel between clinic locations as required
- Record and document vital signs, medical history, and chief complaints
- Assist the Nurse Practitioner during exams and procedures
- Prepare and administer medications as directed
- Collect, label, and prepare laboratory specimens; perform basic lab tests
- Educate patients on medications, diet, and follow-up care
- Sterilize and maintain medical instruments and ensure equipment is operational
- Monitor supply inventory and reorder as needed
- Support administrative tasks, including billing, coding, and insurance claims
- Answer phones, direct inquiries, and relay provider instructions to patients
- Communicate test results and follow-up information as delegated
What You Bring
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program
- CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) or RMA (Registered Medical Assistant) required
- Ability to be on-site at 3 clinic locations as needed (Gage Park, Bucktown, Rogers Park) - Reliable transportation is a must
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with diverse populations
- Proficiency in medical terminology and electronic health records (EHR)
- Familiarity with basic billing and coding
- Organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a fast-paced clinical setting
Why Join Vivia Health?
- Mission-driven work: Make a real difference in the lives of underserved patients
- Collaborative environment: Work alongside behavioral health providers, social workers, and medical professionals
- Professional growth: Gain experience in an integrated care model unique to community mental health
- Work-life balance: Consistent part-time schedule
Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us bring quality, compassionate care to the patients who need it most.
About Vivia Health
At Vivia Health, we believe that everyone deserves access to compassionate, high-quality, and holistic healthcare—regardless of their ability to pay. We proudly serve diverse adult populations in underserved Chicago communities, offering Medical Health, Behavioral Health, Psychiatric Care, and Social Services in one integrated model of care.
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Employee assistance program
- On-the-job training
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year (Required)
- Medical Assistant: 2 years (Required)
- Phlebotomy: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Chicago, IL 60660 (Required)
Work Location: In person
