Medical Assistant - Cardiology

Advocate Health • Hazel Crest, IL

2d • $23 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports providers and patients as a member of the ambulatory cardiology care team. The role helps patients transition into care, assists with examinations and procedures, performs clinical and lab-related tasks, and documents care in the electronic health record. The position is based in a busy, fast-paced cardiology practice that supports multiple physicians and emphasizes compassionate, efficient, high-quality care.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no weekends or holidays. The role may require travel to additional locations and the ability to accommodate change.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• A medical assistant diploma, or two years of medical assistant experience, or certified medical assistant status with two years of medical assistant experience.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist frequently during the workday.
• Ability to lift and support 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Ability to 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 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 wear protective clothing and equipment as necessary when exposed to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, or 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 examinations 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 provide coordinated, high-quality care.

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 work, incentive pay for select positions, and opportunity for annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

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