Medical Assistant//Bilingual Spanish

Medical Assistant//Bilingual Spanish OPRF Infant Welfare Society - 1.0 Oak Park, IL Job Details Full-time 15 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Qualifications Spanish Customer communication High school diploma or GED Medical assisting Productivity software Full 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 18 from a single clinic staffed by diverse professionals who care.

POSITION TITLE

Medical Assistant

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION

Assists the medical provider with medical assistant functions and performs front desk administrative and operational activities.

POSITION REPORTS TO

Clinic Director and Medical Director

MEDICAL ASSISTANT PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

(25%-30%) 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 Vaccine administration and ordering 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 always represent the values and mission of the organization. Always represent the organization in a highly professional manner

RECEPTIONIST PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

(70%-75%) Perform all duties for smooth operation of front office operations including: Greets patients and answers phones Schedules and changes appointments Verifies insurance eligibility Receives payments Prepares/scans/files paperwork for dental, medical, and social service visits Follows up on cancelled and no-show appointments Prepares daily statistical reports Maintains the spirit of teamwork in the effort to provide a caring respectful environment for the patient, families, and clinic staff 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 Full-time position including 1 Saturday per month E04JI8001qqf4002o8v