Medical Assistant - PrimeCare Community Health - Chicago

Skills for Chicago3 months ago
Chicago, IL, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Skills for Chicago

Is a Chicago-based nonprofit that removes barriers to employment by eliminating biases that disqualify candidates unnecessarily. Working with local and global companies, Skills brings opportunities to neighborhoods and municipalities throughout the Chicagoland area. To be eligible for Skills for Chicago services, candidates must reside in Illinois or Indiana, be authorized to work in the United States, and be either unemployed or underemployed.

PrimeCare Community Health

PrimeCare Health is dedicated to promoting wellness and providing accessible, compassionate, and culturally respectful health care in partnership with the communities it serves. With eight neighborhood locations across the Chicago area, the organization delivers high-quality, affordable care to thousands of patients, with a strong commitment to supporting underserved communities through community-rooted values and patient-centered care.

Job Highlights

  • Perform basic patient assessments and administer screenings accurately
  • Document all services promptly and thoroughly in the electronic health record
  • Follow CLIA, OSHA, and HIPAA regulations for safety, infection control, and confidentiality
  • Maintain knowledge of equipment use and clinical compliance standards

Candidate Profile

  • Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program required
  • Registered or Certified Medical Assistant credential preferred
  • Current provider-level BLS CPR certification required prior to hire
  • All clinical staff must be available, at a minimum, to work one (1) evening per week (until 8:00 pm) and one (1) Saturday every four (4) weeks

Additional Information

Location

Chicago

Benefits

  • Dental
  • Employee Assistance
  • Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • Maternity Leave
  • Medical
  • Paid Training/Personal Development
  • Parent Leave
  • Personal
  • Retirement/401K
  • Short Term Disability
  • Sick
  • Vacation
  • Vision

Required Skills

CLIA regulations
BLS CPR certification
HIPAA compliance
OSHA regulations
Electronic health record documentation
Patient assessment
Clinical compliance