The Medical Assistant supports clinicians by performing clinical duties such as taking medical histories, measuring vital signs, and assisting in physical examinations. They also act as a liaison between patients and providers while documenting information in the electronic health record.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and be a graduate of a medical assistant program or possess at least two years of relevant experience. A current AHA CPR certification and the ability to travel between clinical sites are also required.
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Job description
Department
03280
AMG
Park
Ridge 1675
Dempster
POB -
Pediatrics:
Orthopedics
Status:
Part time
Benefits
Eligible:
No
Hours
Per
Week: 0
Schedule
Details/Additional
Information: PRN Position; Monday - Friday 0730 - 1730. AM Only and/or Full Day Shifts Travel to Hoffman Estates and Park Ridge May need to travel depending on Departmental Needs, will reimburse for travel. Pay Range $21.85 - $32.80 The Medical Assistant is a key member of the patient care team by supporting physicians and other clinicians in the delivery of high-quality health care to ambulatory patients. Medical Assistants are vital to the effective operations of a fast-paced medical practice. Medical Assistants help patients transition from the outside world into the provider’s office. The Medical Assistant performs a variety of important tasks to promote optimal health for our patients, including: Assist physicians and other clinicians with important clinical duties including but not limited to taking medical histories and assisting in physical examinations Act as a liaison between patients, physicians and other clinicians. Measure patient’s vital signs Prepare and administer vaccines/medications Document patient information into the electronic health record
Collect specimens for testing
Required
QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED Graduate of a medical assistant program or at least two years of verifiable medical assistant experience within the last five years. Good communications skills. Experience using a keyboard and computers. Familiarity with equipment used in ambulatory care. Current AHA CPR certification. Ability to travel locally to multiple sites as needed. Ability to work in stressful conditions and difficult situations. Resilient and flexible in a changing environment. Ability to cooperate and work with others. Ability to make sound and timely decisions and ability to work rotating shifts any day of the week. Ability to perform lifting/transfer activities related to patients as needed, ability to stoop/bend. Ability to lift to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Educational Assistance
Medical Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Retirement Plans
Adoption Assistance
Financial Wellness Programs
Our
Commitment to
You:
Advocate
Health offers a comprehensive suite of
Total
Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials.
Combined,
Advocate and
Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care
