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Medical Assistant

Are you ready to join a passionate community of people who are changing how health care is delivered? A place where you will find a career you love while truly making a difference building healthier communities. If this sounds like you, we would love to have you apply as Medical Assistant, with Medical Home Network!

Since 2009, Medical Home Network (MHN) has partnered with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) nationwide to transform care in the safety net, reduce health disparities, and build healthier communities. A mission-driven public benefit corporation, MHN helps FQHCs succeed in value-based care through technology, care model innovation, and strong partnerships. Our proven approach delivers leading health outcomes, lower costs, and elevated quality performance. We're expanding our reach and impact to help more FQHCs enhance care for their patients. Modern Healthcare has named MHN one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare for four years running (2021–2024). MHN was recently recognized as a Great Place to Work in 2025.

The Opportunity

MHN is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Medical Assistant to support Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs) for Medicare patients in community health center settings in the Chicago metropolitan. This role offers a unique opportunity to advance preventive, geriatric-focused care for seniors in under-resourced communities.

In this position, you will help bring specialized geriatric expertise into community health centers that traditionally do not have dedicated geriatric services, improving both the level and quality of care delivered to older adults. The Medical Assistant plays a critical role in preparing patients for visits, supporting providers, and ensuring comprehensive wellness assessments that focus on prevention, early detection, and chronic condition management.

This is an onsite role working directly with patients and care teams to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care for aging populations. This role will work onsite at our partner health center locations across the Chicago metropolitan including Chicago, Berwyn, Waukegan, Evanston, Oak Park, Melrose Park.

The Perks

• Fun, challenging, and collaborative work environment with passionate colleagues that care deeply about healthcare delivery.
• Recognized as One of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare.
• Competitive benefits programs including Medical, Vision, Dental, HSA, FSA, and 401k.
• Fitness reimbursement, commuter benefits, and tuition assistance.
• Great work life benefits- Paid time off, sick time, and 12 paid holidays.
• This role will work onsite at our partner health center locations across Chicago, Berwyn, Waukegan, Evanston, Oak Park, Melrose Park.

What You Can Look Forward To

• Prepare patients for Medicare Annual Wellness Visits, including intake, documentation, and vital signs.
• Assist providers with geriatric-focused assessments, screenings, and preventive care services.
• Collect and document patient medical history, medications, and health risk assessments in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Perform basic clinical tasks such as:
  • Vital signs
  • Height/weight measurements
  • Vision screenings
  • Fall risk assessments
  • Cognitive and depression screenings
• Coordinate care activities and help ensure completion of recommended preventive services and screenings.
• Support providers in identifying care gaps and opportunities for preventive interventions.
• Educate patients on preventive care, wellness planning, and follow-up services.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with clinical and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, care coordinators, and clinic staff to deliver a team-based care experience.
• Ensure exam rooms and clinical supplies are stocked and prepared for patient visits.

What You'll Need To Succeed

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, or equivalent) required
• 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical setting preferred.
• Experience working with Medicare patients or geriatric populations strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) systems.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Experience supporting Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs) or preventive care visits.
• Experience working in community health centers, FQHCs, or underserved populations.
• Knowledge of Medicare preventive services and screenings.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Medical Home Network is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. 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.