Medical Assistant (MA) - OB/GYN: Residency Clinic

Advocate Health • Glenview, IL

15h • $23 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports the OB/GYN residency clinic care team by assisting providers, connecting with patients, and helping deliver a seamless, compassionate care experience. The position is based at 1875 Dempster St in Park Ridge, with a requirement to float to sister sites when needed. Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; the teammate works within that window. There are currently no Saturday hours, and weekends and holidays are not required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Medical assistant diploma, or two years of medical assistant experience, or certified medical assistant status with two years of medical assistant experience.
• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist 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, with fine hand-manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
• Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Ability to perform physical safety interventions, including patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
• Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
• Protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary when exposed to chemical or hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, or communicable disease.
• Physical abilities testing may be required.

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.
• Collect specimens and perform point-of-care testing and other lab-related tasks.
• Document care accurately in the electronic health record.
• Partner with physicians, nurses, and teammates to deliver coordinated, high-quality care.
• Float to sister sites when needed.

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.
• Competitive compensation, premium pay for eligible shifts or on-call work, incentive pay for select positions, and potential annual performance-based increases.
• Career development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED