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Tracking Code: HD.12630 

Hours: Full Time 37.5 Hours/Week, Mon-Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm; rotate to evenings 12:00pm - 8:30pm; Sat. hours 8:30am - 4:30pm

Location: 2400 Belvidere Road, Waukegan, IL 60085

Under general supervision, assists physician and staff members in providing optimal ambulatory health care to patients within the assigned service area, stocks and maintains exam and team rooms; assists with clinical and clerical duties. Work involves direct patient contact and is performed in accordance with prescribed methods, techniques, and procedures. Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms; prepares for the provider by obtaining initial information and vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration, height, weights, BMI and head circumference as specified by program). Charts chief complaints of patients and notifies the nurse/provider of unusual symptoms or complaints. Checks patients' medical records for pertinent data. Assists in telephone follow-up with the patient as directed by the program. Participates in the orientation and training of new nursing assistants.

Required Skills

This position requires frequent interaction with Spanish speaking clients who have a limited understanding of the English language or who may speak only Spanish.It requires lifting up to 25lbs. 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Extensive walking greater than 2/3 of the time. Prolonged standing greater than 2/3 of time. Driving negligible. Walking up /down stairs up to 1/3 of time. 0 clmbing, Sitting 1/3 - 2/3 of time.

Required Experience

Requires High School Diploma or GED. Requires 2 years experience in a physician office or hospital setting. Current Medical Assistant certification issued by AAMA, AMT, NHA required. Ability to work on weekends, holidays and overtime if necessary.

Job Location: Waukegan, Illinois, United States
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary: $15.27 - USD

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