Medical Assistant – Behavioral Health (Part-time, 24 Hours/Week)
Job Type
Part Time
About the Role
Responsible for direct and indirect care given to assigned participants in compliance with state regulations, professional standards of practice, physician orders, and individual health plans. Verifies participant information by interviewing participant; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit. Prepares participants for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting participant history summary. Notifies physician of participant's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents.
Requirements
CMA (AAMA) certification required.
AAS or AS in Medical Assisting preferred.
Experience working with persons with psychiatric disorders preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Association House of Chicago does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, marital status, pregnancy, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service and any other classification protected by local, State, or Federal law.
Application Instructions
Please email Jaime Garcia, Human Resources Director, with your resume and cover letter directly at jgarcia@associationhouse.org.