Medical Assistant - Float MA

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Oak Lawn, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks essential to patient care, following applicable regulations and guidelines to protect patient safety and confidentiality. The role requires professionalism and compassion in interactions with patients and teammates. This is a full-time float position with guaranteed 40 hours per week. The Medical Assistant travels among clinic locations and may be assigned to primary care or specialty care clinics in service areas surrounding Christ Medical Center, Trinity Hospital, and South Suburban Hospital. Float assignments generally last 1 to 4 months. The primary clinic is in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Schedules vary by clinic assignment and may include primarily day shifts, one evening shift per week, one Saturday shift per month, and occasional Saturday and Sunday shifts depending on location. Shifts may start as early as 7:00 AM and end as late as 10:00 PM. The role is part of the ambulatory care team and supports providers, connects with patients, and helps deliver coordinated, compassionate care. The work involves frequent movement and lifting, handling patients and medical equipment, and possible exposure to hazardous materials, blood, body fluids, and communicable diseases. Protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Medical assistant diploma, or two years of medical assistant experience, or certification as a medical assistant plus two years of medical assistant experience.
Flexibility to travel among multiple clinic locations and work schedules that vary by clinic assignment.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
Ability to lift and support 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
Ability to push or pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, and fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines and perform physical safety interventions, including patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy skills.

Responsibilities

Welcome patients and support their transition into care.
Take and record vital signs, medical histories, and health screenings.
Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers during procedures.
Administer medications and vaccines as directed.
Perform laboratory-related tasks, including specimen collection and point-of-care testing.
Document care accurately in the electronic health record.
Work with physicians, nurses, and teammates to provide high-quality, coordinated care.
Follow relevant regulations and guidelines to support patient safety and confidentiality.

Benefits

Paid time off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Premium pay, including shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's job.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Career development programs.