Lead Medical Assistant- Gastro

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Aurora, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

While the Medical Assistant Lead does not have direct reports, their role is vital in supporting practice leadership in clinical and administrative tasks that impact patient care and practice operations. Medical Assistant Leads must adhere to all relevant regulations and guidelines to ensure patient safety and confidentiality. They are expected to maintain a high level of professionalism and compassion during all interactions.

Advocate Medical Group (AMG) is part of Advocate Health, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems. With more than 350 locations across Illinois and Wisconsin, AMG offers a wide range of specialties and services, including primary care, medical and surgical care, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health, and more. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and improving health outcomes in the communities we serve. Joining AMG means being part of a collaborative, patient-focused environment where innovation and quality care thrive.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have 2 years of medical assistant experience

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy skills are preferred
• Certified or registered as a CMA or RMA

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice, follows all policies and procedures, and maintains training and competency based on area of specialty when providing patient care.
• Assists the department leader to support daily workflow and operations for maximum efficiency and productivity ( i.e. developing and modifying staffing schedules, medication/supply ordering, audits, etc.)
• Assists with training and onboarding and acts as a resource for the team.
• Serves as a role champion or on a committee to support quality, safety, teammate engagement, patient experience, and general process improvement initiatives.
• Performs rooming/visit tasks such as vital signs, medication reconciliation, medical history, health maintenance, allergy review, and screenings
• Assists provider with or performs procedures as ordered
• Performs lab related duties such as venipuncture, specimen collection/labeling/packing, preparation of lab orders/requisitions, and results tracking.
• Point of Care testing (POCT) per standing order/provider order.
• Administers medications and vaccines safely following the rights of medication administration.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED