Medical Assistant (MA) - Sleep Center

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Barrington, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) is a key member of the patient care team, supporting physicians and other clinicians in delivering high-quality healthcare to ambulatory patients. MAs are vital to the effective operations of a fast-paced medical practice, helping 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Coverage for PTO.
• No weekend hours.

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: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED