Medical Assistant - Surgical Specialties (Park Ridge)

Advocate Aurora Health • Park Ridge, IL

307d • $21 - $33

About The Position

The Medical Assistant position in Surgical Specialties at Advocate Health involves preparing and rooming patients for exams, performing laboratory procedures, assisting physicians with various medical procedures, administering medications, and ensuring smooth clinic flow. The role requires effective communication with patients and healthcare team members, as well as the ability to perform both basic and advanced clinical support tasks. The position is full-time, with a schedule of Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts, and no weekends or holidays. A sign-on bonus of $2500 is offered for external hires.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days.
• GED or HS Equivalency Diploma.
• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Assistant, or 2 years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and gathering/documenting/updating pertinent health information.
• Monitors and completes Clinical Integration/ Quality Improvement measures with notification to clinician for opportunities within their scope.
• Performs laboratory procedures using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions/infection control guidelines.
• Assists the Physician/ Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) with procedures such as pelvic exams, allergy scratch testing, EMG, cautery, colposcopy, etc.
• Administers routine medications under Physician/APC orders or medical group approved standing orders/protocols.
• Follows through with necessary procedure or test requests, pre-approved care algorithms, new appointment times and referrals.
• Communicates with Physician/APC and other members of the health care team to ensure smooth clinic flow.
• May perform basic and advanced clinical support tasks or skills based on the specialty and appropriate competencies.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

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