Job Description
Join our award-winning healthcare team as a Medical Assistant at CityMed Health Center. We're seeking a compassionate professional to deliver exceptional patient care in our fast-paced downtown Chicago clinic. Enjoy competitive benefits, continuing education opportunities, and a collaborative environment where your skills make a real difference in patients' lives.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for examinations, take vital signs, and document medical histories
- Assist physicians with clinical procedures and maintain examination rooms
- Administer medications and injections under provider supervision
- Perform EKGs, phlebotomy, and basic laboratory tests
- Manage electronic health records (EHR) systems accurately
- Schedule appointments and handle patient communication
- Ensure strict compliance with HIPAA and OSHA regulations
Qualifications
- Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience
- Current CPR certification and BLS certification
- Minimum 1 year clinical experience in outpatient setting
- Proficiency in EHR systems (Epic preferred)
- Excellent interpersonal and multitasking abilities
- Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
- Illinois Medical Assistant certification (or eligible)