Medical Assistant II - Pulmonary Clinic (Morton Grove)

American Addiction Centers • Morton Grove, IL

132d • $22 - $33

About The Position

The position is for a Medical Assistant in the Pulmonary Medicine department at Advocate Health, located in Morton Grove. This is a full-time role with a schedule from Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The role includes various responsibilities related to patient care and administrative tasks, adhering to the Medical Assistant scope of practice. The pay range for this position is between $22.50 and $33.75 per hour, with a $2500 sign-on bonus for external hires.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent military training.
• Two years of experience in a clinical practice setting as a Medical Assistant.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required.
• Certification as a CMA or RMA by recognized national organizations.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) certification may be required within 1 year in select areas.
• Demonstrates professional practice advancement through various roles such as safety coach or super-user.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice and follows all policies and procedures.
• 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, and preparation of lab orders.
• Completes Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) approved waived laboratory tests.
• Administers medications and vaccines safely following the rights of medication administration.
• Performs other duties as assigned such as medication refills, insurance authorizations, and appointment scheduling.
• Demonstrates effective and timely communication and teamwork.
• Maintains a clean work environment and ensures equipment and supplies are in working order.
• May assist with training and onboarding of other teammates.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and 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.
• Educational Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees