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Estimated Pay info$23 per hour
Hours Full-time
Location 320 Lake Street
Oak Park, Illinois open_in_new

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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
 

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Posting ID: 1287148589 Posted: 2026-08-29 Job Title: Medical Assistant Bilingual