Medical Assistant (MA) - Family Medicine Clinic

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Park Ridge, IL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports providers and patients as a key member of the ambulatory care team, helping deliver coordinated, high-quality care and a seamless, compassionate patient experience. The role is based at the Park Ridge family medicine clinic and includes welcoming patients, collecting and documenting clinical information, preparing patients for exams, assisting with procedures, administering medications and vaccines as directed, and performing laboratory-related tasks. The schedule is 40 hours per week, with weekday hours that vary by day and a rotating Saturday every sixth week. Hours may fluctuate based on clinical needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
A medical assistant diploma, or two years of medical assistant experience, or certification as a medical assistant 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; 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.
Must wear protective clothing and equipment as necessary when exposed to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, or communicable disease.

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 exams 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.
Work with physicians, nurses, and teammates to provide coordinated, high-quality care.

Benefits

$2,500 sign-on bonus after 90 days of employment.
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.
Career development programs.
Potential premium pay and incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.