MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Children who enter into CHAIL’s residential programs are in need of clinical treatment. While Youth Engagement Specialists are not required to have a therapeutic background, they must demonstrate the ability to bring a therapeutic and empathetic approach to their interaction with clients.

Here at CHAIL, employees experience a “People First - Culture of Care” working atmosphere. From the most tenured staff to the newest team member, everyone is welcomed into a community that prioritizes diversity, equity, wellness, belonging, and good health. Starting with our CEO/President and migrating to every employee, this agency takes pride in taking care of each other. We believe if our employees are cared for, they can better live out the mission of the agency which is to help the kids and families who need it most. By putting our people first at CHAIL, they have the opportunity to share their expertise, talents, and passions with clients as they are changing the lives of the kids who will change the world. Our employees at CHAIL will tell you that they love working for the agency because they love what the agency does!  

About the position:

The Medical Assistant (MA) supports the residential nursing team by performing administrative, organizational, and compliance-related tasks across the residential division (Youth Farm and Supervised Independent Living Program). This position improves efficiency, documentation accuracy, and Medicaid billing readiness by assisting with duties such as scanning, scheduling, inventory tracking, and compliance maintenance. The MA works under the daily supervision of the Residential Nurse Manager and the direction and oversight of the Director of Residential Nursing and Client Services. This position may provide some direct client care (ex. performing vitals) and some staff training and interaction.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential preferred; Medical Assistant certification accepted
• Experience in healthcare documentation, scheduling, or compliance preferred
• Strong organization, time management, and communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and Excel
• Ability to pass DCFS driving requirements and transport clients as needed
• At least 21 years old to meet DCFS requirements

Benefits:

• PTO (paid-time-off) accrual 3 weeks first year (full-time)
• 9 paid holidays
• 1 floating holiday
• Sick Leave accrual 12 days per year (full-time)
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Traditional and Roth 401K option with company match
• Company paid life insurance, STD and LTD
• Supplemental life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Opportunity to Further Education

CHAIL provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and 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.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.