--- title: 'Medical Assistant: Bilingual Brighton Park North' description: 'Esperanza Health Centers is hiring for the Medical Assistant: Bilingual Brighton Park North role. See the full description and apply.' type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/medical-assistant-bilingual-brighton-park-north-at-esperanza-health-centers-01a0eea2-b1f6-7620-bdcb-627c72060e5e date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: 'Join Esperanza Health Centers as Medical Assistant: Bilingual Brighton Park North in Chicago, IL. Pays $20–$23 per hour.' og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/87k1kx.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Esperanza Health Centers | | **Location** | Chicago, IL | | **Salary** | $20/hr - $23/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Sep 29, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Esperanza Health Centers sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 2 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Esperanza Health Centers. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $46,000 – $57,000 a year (median $49,000). ## Description **Medical Assistant (Full-Time)** **Location:** **Hourly Rate:** $20 – $23 /hr **Why You'll Love Working With Us** At **Esperanza Health Centers**, we’re more than a clinic—we’re a vibrant, mission-driven community where compassionate care meets professional growth. Our team operates under the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model, and every day, you’ll be part of making healthcare accessible, welcoming, and personalized. We believe in supporting you—offering benefits that go beyond the basics: - **BCBS Medical PPO Plans** - **Ameritas Dental & Eye Med Vision Coverage** - **Tuition Reimbursement** (up to $5,000/year) - **10 Paid Holidays** + **16 Days of Paid Time Off** **Your Role & Impact** As a **Medical Assistant (MA)**, you’ll be a vital member of the care team contributing to the provision of high-quality, patient-centered healthcare. You’ll support clinical operations and patient care through both clinical and administrative duties by: **Patient Care & Enhancing Care Flow** - Take patients’ vital signs, prepare patients for examinations, and provide instructions based on visit reasons. - Perform initial interviews to gather pertinent medical history for use by healthcare providers. - Assist providers during examinations, procedures, and other direct care activities; obtain consent for procedures as needed. - Perform phlebotomy, Point of Care Testing (POCT), and EKGs following established standards. - Administer immunizations and injections as ordered by the healthcare provider and document appropriately in the medical record. - Collect and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis and complete necessary requisitions. **Collaborative Support & Communication** - Participate in daily care team huddles to support care coordination and patient flow. - Collaborate with providers, nurses, and care coordinators to ensure continuity of care, particularly for chronic condition management. - Communicate lab results to patients as instructed by providers and notify providers of abnormal results. - Triage patient, physician, and pharmacy phone messages, and document all patient encounters. **Administrative Duties** - Attends and participates in meetings as assigned. - May manage patient scheduling and registration, verify insurance, and assist with front desk duties when needed. - May perform general administrative tasks such as copying, faxing, answering phone calls and making appointments. - May provide coverage support at any Esperanza Health Center when needed during staffing shortages. - May participate in community outreach events, such as health fairs, and represent the organization as needed. **Esperanza Health Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) according to Title 44, Ill. Administrative Code, and Subpart C Section 750.150.** **What We’re Looking For** - Minimum 1 year of experience working in a clinical setting is required. - High school diploma or equivalent is required. - Bilingual English and Spanish proficiency is required. - Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is preferred. - Current Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, or equivalent) is preferred. - CPR certification preferred. - Phlebotomy certification preferred. - Knowledge of medical terminology. - Excellent customer service skills. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based care model. - Proficient in using Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems. - Ability to work in fast-paced clinical environment requiring direct interaction with patients **What You Get in Return** - A deeply mission-aligned workplace where your work matters—and you’re valued - Opportunities to grow your career in a supportive, community-focused healthcare setting - A culture built around trust, respect, and collaboration, where you’ll truly feel part of the family **Ready to Join Our Team?** We’d love to hear from you. If you're the kind of person who radiates compassion, thrives in teamwork, and thrives in making a difference—**start a conversation with us.** **Make an Impact and Apply now** to help join Esperanza in serving our community! ## Skills - Patient Flow Management - Medical History Taking - Bilingual - Triage - Care Coordination - Phlebotomy - Medical Assistant Certification - Injection Administration - Interpersonal Skills - Medical Scheduling - Point-of-Care Testing - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr) - Reprography - Collaboration - Purchase Requisitioning - Community Outreach - Immunization Administration - English - Electrocardiogram (Ekg) - Spanish - Medical Terminology - Communication - Chronic Care Management - Phlebotomy Technician Certification - Continuity of Care - Direct Patient Care - Electronic Health Records (Ehr) - Certified Medical Assistant - Customer Service ## Benefits - Financial Aid/Assistance - Health Insurance - Vision Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) ## Related - [Healthcare & Medicine jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Patient Care Technician jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/patient-care-technicians?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Medical Assistant jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/patient-care-technicians/medical-assistant?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 385445 jobs - [Illinois](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 101549 jobs - [Chicago, IL](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois/chicago?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 29555 jobs ## Related pages - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 385445 jobs - [Illinois](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 101549 jobs - [Chicago, IL](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois/chicago?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 29555 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)