JOBS

The DuPage County Health Department is looking for a new team member to join their team working as a Certified Medical Assistant. The ideal candidate will be able to assist nurses, prescribers and clients, in a busy outpatient psychiatric clinic. They are seeking someone with the ability to adhere to office procedures while providing courteous customer service to clients seeking behavioral health services. This position will give you the opportunity to make a positive difference in your community, while gaining valuable experience working the field of Human Services.
This is a float position working out of offices in Wheaton, Lombard, Addison and Westmont. The hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4;30 pm three to four days a week, with one or possibly two day per week working from 10:30 am to 7:00 pm for a total of 37.5 hours per week. The pay for this position is commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities:

• Perform blood draws, urine drug screens and manage recurring labs.
• Take client vital signs and record in ECR.
• Take inventory and monitor supplies.
• Maintains required training, licensure, and/or certification.
• Adheres to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality.
• Participates in emergency response activities as assigned.
• Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to patient privacy laws.
• Demonstrates sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures.
• If bilingual, may assist with interpretation.
• Assist with filling out forms.
• Monitor and log equipment data.