Medical Assistant (MA) - Thoracic Surgery

Advocate Health • Chicago, IL

9d • $23 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports providers and patients as a member of the ambulatory care team, helping deliver coordinated, compassionate care. The role is based in Park Ridge and also works at Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago four times per month. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with 8.5-hour shifts and a lunch break; work hours fall between 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Qualify through one of the following: a medical assistant diploma; two years of medical assistant experience; or medical assistant certification and 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 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, and 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 respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
• May be required to complete Physical Abilities Testing.

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 laboratory-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.

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 positions, 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