Medical Assistant - Pediatric Nephrology

Advocate Aurora Health • Oak Lawn, IL

78d • $21 - $32

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate of a medical assistant program or at least two years of 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

Responsibilities

• 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

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: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED