Certified Medical Assistant – Floater

DESCRIPTION The DuPage County Health Department is looking for a new team member to join us working as a Certified Medical Assistant. The ideal candidate will be able to assist nurses, prescribers and clients, in a busy outpatient psychiatric clinic. We are looking for someone with the ability to adhere to office procedures while providing courteous customer service to clients seeking behavioral health services. This position will give you the opportunity to make a positive difference in your community, while gaining valuable experience working the field of Human Services. This is a float position working out of our offices in Wheaton, Lombard, Addison and Westmont. The hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4;30 pm three to four days a week, with one or possibly two day per week working from 10:30 am to 7:00 pm for a total of 37.5 hours per week. The pay for this position is commensurate with experience. This position offers a full DuPage County benefit package, which includes 12 paid holidays, 12 days of paid vacation, 5 personal days per year and paid sick leave. This position is pension-eligible, we offer tuition reimbursement, and we are a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For a full list of our benefits, click on the benefit tab. If your passion is a desire to help others and to make a difference in people’s lives, then apply today and join our team! RESPONSIBILITIESPerform blood draws, urine drug screens and manage recurring labs.Take client vital signs and record in ECR.Take inventory and monitor supplies.Maintains required training, licensure, and/or certification. Adheres to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality. Participates in emergency response activities as assigned.Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to patient privacy laws.Demonstrates sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures.If bilingual, may assist with interpretation.Assist with filling out forms.Monitor and log equipment data.REQUIREMENTS Working skill in maintaining clinic and client flow; working skill in performing medical procedures such as collecting lab specimens, blood draws, and vital signs; working skill in following verbal and written instructions; working skill in maintaining office files and clinical records; working skill in developing and maintaining positive and professional relationships with internal and external customers; working skill in written and verbal communication; some skill in the operation of a personal computer, applicable software, and peripheral equipment.TRAINING, EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE: One year of experience within a medical setting such as a physicianxe2x80x99s office, hospital, or long-term nursing facility; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Completion of American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) accredited program and current AAMA or AMT (governing body of RMA) certification; designated positions may be required to be bilingual, English Spanish speaking, based on population served.Good knowledge of modern office practices and procedures; some knowledge of medical terminology and filing systems; proficiency with using computers and electronic communication. Phlebotomy certification preferred, bilingual in Spanish a plus. On site paid HR new hire orientation in Wheaton is required. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION DuPage County Health Department is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws