Medical Assistant - Family Medicine Clinic (So. Holland)

Advocate Health • South Holland, IL

6d • $22 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks essential to patient care, while following applicable regulations and guidelines to protect patient safety and confidentiality. The role calls for professionalism and compassion in all interactions. The Medical Assistant will be trained to work across Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Urgent Care, Lab, and Internal Medicine in the South Holland clinic, supporting providers and patients and helping deliver coordinated, seamless care. The position is full time, 40 hours per week, and requires one late shift per week and one rotating Saturday per month.

The clinic is located at 100 W 162nd St, South Holland, Illinois. Clinic hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The listed pay range is $21.85–$32.80.

The role involves frequent physical activity and patient support, including lifting and supporting up to 35 pounds, pushing or pulling with 30 pounds of force, and performing a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present. The Medical Assistant may encounter hazardous materials, blood and body fluids, and communicable diseases, and must use protective clothing and equipment as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program, or two years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last five years.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above 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, and fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
• Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines and respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
• Ability to perform physical safety interventions, such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
• Ability to use protective clothing and equipment when necessary due to potential exposure to chemical and hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, and communicable disease.
• Physical Abilities Testing may be required.

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.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and teammates to deliver high-quality, coordinated care.
• Work across Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Urgent Care, Lab, and Internal Medicine departments after training.
• Work one late shift per week and one rotating Saturday per month.

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.
• Competitive compensation, premium pay for eligible shifts or on-call work, incentive pay for select positions, and potential annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

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