Medical Assistant (MA) - Family Medicine Clinic

Advocate Health • Park Ridge, IL

1d • $23 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports providers and patients as a member of the ambulatory care team, helping deliver a seamless, compassionate experience and coordinated care. The position is based at the Park Ridge Family Medicine Clinic and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The schedule is Monday 7:45 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Tuesday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Wednesday 12:00 p.m.–5:15 p.m., Thursday 8:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m., and Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with a rotating Saturday every sixth week. Hours may fluctuate due to clinical needs.

Aurora Medical Group is part of Advocate Health and provides a collaborative, patient-focused environment. The Medical Assistant welcomes patients, records clinical information, prepares patients for exams, assists providers with procedures, administers medications and vaccines as directed, performs lab-related tasks, documents care in the electronic health record, and works with physicians, nurses, and teammates to provide high-quality care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• A medical assistant diploma, or two years of medical assistant experience, or certification as a medical assistant plus two years of medical assistant experience.
• 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; 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 such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
• Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment as necessary when exposed to chemical or hazardous waste, blood and 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.
• Perform lab-related tasks, including specimen collection and point-of-care testing.
• Document care accurately in the electronic health record.
• Partner with physicians, nurses, and teammates to deliver high-quality, coordinated care.
• Respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.

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.
• Competitive compensation, premium pay for eligible work, incentive pay for select positions, and opportunity for annual performance-based increases.
• Career development programs and well-being programs.

What This Job Offers

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