Senior Medical Assistant

Join the Erie team! Motivated by the belief that healthcare is a human right, we provide high quality affordable care to support healthier people, families, and communities. Erie delivers holistic care to help every member of the family stay healthy and active from infancy through adulthood. Since 1957, we have provided high-quality care to diverse patients most in need, regardless of their insurance status, immigration status, or ability to pay.

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 and experienced 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're excited to invite seasoned medical assistants to grow their careers with our dynamic healthcare teams!

Here are a few highlights specific to our medical assistant team members.

- COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION:

Medical Assistants compensation is based on years of experience and skills

- Certified or Registered MAs earn $1 more/hr.

- Shift differential: Additional $10/hr. for hours worked after 5:30 PM and weekends.

- $2,500 IN SIGN ON BONUSES!

$500 sign on bonus at 90 days,

- $1,000 bonus at 6 months!

- $1,000 bonus at 12 months!

- Annual merit increases

- CAREER LADDER:

Opportunities for growth are available!

- Specialized MA roles, MA Trainer, Team Leader and Supervisor.

- SCHEDULE:

The work schedule for this role is aligned with Erie's hours of operations.

- Forty (40) hours per week with a daily one (1) hour lunch break

- LOCATION(S):

Erie Division Street located at 2418 W. Division, Chicago, IL 60622

- Erie Humboldt Park located at 2750 W. North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

- Erie Sankofa Village located at 4305 W. Madison, Floor 3, Chicago, IL 60624

- Erie West Town Health Center located at 1701 W. Superior Chicago, IL 60622

At Erie, we are proud to provide competitive salaries, high-quality health care plans, generous time off benefits, retirement benefits, and more! Erie employees are eligible for Eries Full Benefits Package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance and Flexible Spending (FSA) for Health Care or Childcare. Educational Assistance Program and internal training opportunities are available. Retirement Programs: 401(k) program with Erie matching $0.50 for every $1.00 up to the first 5% of the employees biweekly salary. Annual Paid Time Off: starting at 15 days of PTO, and 8 paid holidays. Competitive salary, annual merit increases, plus room for growth, development, and career advancement.

*Compensation is based on each candidate's experience, skills, and education within the range identified for the role. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements of the role will start at entry in the range. Any additional skills, experience, and education will be reflected in the compensation offered.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

- Foundational MA duties:

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

- Performs all MA duties plus expanded clinical, administrative, inventory and training tasks which will include:

Additional clinical and technical responsibilities

- Lab liaison responsibilities

- Inventory management

- Training of new MAs and MA students

- VFC Coordination

- Compliance duties

- Site specific advanced tasks

Qualifications

Experience

- One (1) year of Clinical MA experience required which includes MA experience in supporting providers caring for patients in all stages of life:

Reproductive Health

- Pediatrics or Internal Medicine

- Labs and vaccines

Education

- High School Diploma or equivalent, required

- Successful completion of an accredited Clinical Medical Assistant program and 160-hour MA externship are required

- OR

- Completion of BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

- Certification or Registration a plus

Skills and Knowledge

- Medical Assistant experience required

- Phlebotomy skills required

- Experienced in utilizing a computer, Microsoft Products and EMR required

- Current and active CPR Card, required

- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively

- Attention to detail

- Bilingual language is a plus

The Erie Advantage Pledge

WORKING TOGETHER FOR WHAT MATTERS MOST

Erie makes a pledge that all current and future employees can feel confident that:

- Our mission, vision, and values unite us.

- Our voices matter.

- We do things well.

- Our inclusive culture promotes balance and belonging.

- We find our career sweet spot at Erie.