Medical Assistant (MA) - Family Medicine

Advocate Health•Crystal Lake, IL

22h•$22 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports the family medicine care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks essential to patient care while following regulations and guidelines for patient safety and confidentiality. The role requires professionalism and compassion in interactions with patients and colleagues. Responsibilities include welcoming patients, collecting clinical information, preparing patients for examinations, assisting providers, administering medications and vaccines as directed, performing laboratory tasks, documenting care, and coordinating with the care team. This position is based at Advocate Medical Group Primary Care in Crystal Lake, Illinois, and may require floating to other primary care locations in McHenry, Lakemoor, and Barrington. The schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday between 6:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., plus one Saturday per month from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The work involves frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, reaching, and twisting. It may include lifting and supporting patients, pushing and pulling equipment, patient transfers, safety interventions, and exposure to hazardous materials, blood, body fluids, and communicable diseases. Protective equipment must be worn as necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program, or two years of verifiable full-time Medical Assistant experience within the last five years.
Ability to work Monday through Friday between 6:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. and one Saturday per month from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., for 40 scheduled hours per week.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist frequently.
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, and fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines, respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions, and perform physical safety interventions such as restraint and verbal de-escalation if needed.
Ability to use protective clothing and equipment when exposed to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, or communicable diseases.

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.
Collect specimens and perform point-of-care testing and other laboratory-related tasks.
Document care accurately in the electronic health record.
Work with physicians, nurses, and teammates to provide coordinated care.
Follow applicable regulations and guidelines to protect patient safety and confidentiality.
Work scheduled hours Monday through Friday and one Saturday per month; float to other primary care locations as 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.
Premium pay, including shift and on-call pay, where applicable.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual performance-based increases.
Career development programs.