Medical Assistant (MA) - Occupational Health

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Lake Zurich, IL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) is a vital member of the patient care team, supporting physicians and other clinicians in delivering high-quality healthcare to ambulatory patients. MAs are crucial for the efficient operation of a fast-paced medical practice, assisting patients in their transition into the provider's office. The role involves performing various tasks to promote optimal patient health, including assisting with clinical duties, acting as a liaison between patients and clinicians, measuring vital signs, preparing and administering vaccines/medications, documenting patient information in the electronic health record, and collecting specimens for testing.

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.

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