Prism Health Lab is looking to employ a Part-Time SPANISH speaking Medical Assistant for physical exams and vaccination clinics. This role encompasses the intake of patients, overseeing and performing testing, vaccination procedures, vaccine administration, and patient observation at Chicago Public Schools and Long-Term Care facilities throughout Illinois. Clinical staff will cover the Chicago region.

This position is a unique opportunity that will give you flexibility in scheduling shifts that will allow you to earn additional income and the opportunity to contribute to a worthy cause while developing formative experience in healthcare.

Applicants are required to pass a Chicago Public School-level background check.*

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist patients by providing them with information, services, and assistance.
• Verify patient information by interviewing patients, recording their medical history, and confirming the purpose of the visit through the EMR portal.
• Maintain PPE Compliance.
• Assist our clinicians by preparing instruments for vaccinations.
• Perform nasopharyngeal swabs and saliva sampling
• Take blood pressure, pulse/oxygen saturation, and temperature.
• Capillary and Venous Collection
• Set up and take down the vaccination/testing site.
• Ability to draw and administer basic IM, sub-Q, and intradermal injections.
• Maintain the medical supplies inventory and perform preventive maintenance to keep medical equipment operating.
• Secure patient information by completing and safeguarding medical records by following and adhering to HIPAA guidelines.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional publications.
• Serve and protect the practice by adhering to professional standards, facility policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local requirements.
• Enhance practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• Clinical qualifications accepted: MA
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Adaptable to dynamic environments and skilled in creating a safe and efficient environment.
• Disease Management / Safety
• Patient-centered and compassionate care-oriented.
• Organized and professional
• Computer proficient

All our events are mobile, must have insured vehicle.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must supply certification or certificate of completion for MA.
• Must supply BLS certificate to date
• 1 years in a medical office preferred
• Vaccination administration experience preferred
• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Experience with medical terminology
• Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)
• Fluent in Spanish (Required)

COVID-19 & HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS:

• All Prism Health Employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before beginning employment
• All employees must wear a mask properly at all times.
• Recent TB test results are required; the test results should not be older than a month.

Schedule:

• Part-time

Work setting:

• Chicago Public Schools

Attire:

• Appropriate PPE provided

Job specifics:

• Work Location: Multiple Locations throughout the Chicago region
• Job Type: Part-time
• Salary: $19/hr - $23/hr

Benefits:

• Job Types: Part-time
• Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training
• Paid training
• Travel reimbursement

Medical specialties:

• Internal Medicine
• Pediatrics
• Primary Care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person
• School

Experience:

• Pediatrics: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification
• Medical Assistant

Work Location:

• In-person

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Opportunities for advancement

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• School

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Medical Assistant Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road