Medical Assistant (MA) - Family Medicine

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Lake Zurich, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) is a key member of the patient care team, supporting physicians and other clinicians in delivering high-quality health care to ambulatory patients. MAs are vital to the effective operations of a fast-paced medical practice, helping patients transition from the outside world into the provider’s office. The Medical Assistant performs a variety of important tasks to promote optimal health for our patients.

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. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

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