Part-time Medical Assistant//Bilingual Spanish

19 Days Old

Job Description

Job Description
We Grow Healthy Kids
The Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society (IWS) Children’s Clinic is a full-service pediatric clinic. We provide quality, affordable medical, dental and behavioral child health care services, supporting children from birth through age 21 from a single clinic staffed by diverse professionals who care.
POSITION TITLE: Medical Assistant
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Performs front desk administrative and operational activities and assists the medical provider with medical assistant functions.
POSITION REPORTS TO: Medical Director and Clinic Director
MEDICAL ASSISTANT PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
Assist the providers in the following areas:

  • Prepares patient for clinical exam/visit, including the collection of typical patient vital metrics (blood pressure, temperature, height, weight etc.)
  • Follows through with post-visit duties including follow-up of referrals and patient cancellations
  • Input immunization data in ICARE
  • Provides service in a manner that is appropriate for the patient’s age; demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to meet the patient’s physical, psychosocial, educational and safety needs
  • Ensure all patient records and related documents are managed and maintained timely, accurately, and consistent with all HIPAA and related regulations and requirements
  • Ensure compliance and attention to all corporate policies and procedures
  • Uphold and consistently represent the values and mission of the organization. Always represent the organization in a highly professional manner.
  • Provides back up to all front office positions
  • Verifies patient data and insurance to ensure it is updated for accurate billing, inputting updated information into system as required
  • Assists with correspondence in obtaining medical necessity letters to appropriate insurance company or business entity
  • Handles patient concerns or refers to administration appropriately
  • Assists in pulling scripts, labs, and charts.
  • Responsible for performing other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with the public
  • Clear thinker, able to work independently, prioritize, problem solve and organize
  • Ability to work with a diverse patient population
  • Skilled in phlebotomy, pediatric immunizations and the proper knowledge and use of medical devices and equipment.
  • Read, write, and maintain patient records and related administrative documentation
  • Utilize computers in the collection, management, and reporting of patient records
  • Demonstrated success in managing difficult patient situations
POSITION REQUIREMENTS

  • High school diploma
  • Medical assistant certification required
  • Phlebotomy certificate a plus
  • Bilingual in Spanish
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office
  • Experience in a family practice/pediatric health care facility a plus
  • Knowledge of Greenway Prime Suites electronic medical records software a plus
Job Type: Part time position 26-30 hours per week including two evenings and 1 Saturday per month.
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

BENEFITS:

  • 403(b)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

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Location:
Oak Park
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Healthcare

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