Medical Assistant (MA) - Family Medicine Clinic

Advocate Health•Chicago, IL

4d•$23 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks that are vital to patient care. The role requires following relevant regulations and guidelines to protect patient safety and confidentiality, and maintaining professionalism and compassion in all interactions. As a member of the ambulatory care team, the Medical Assistant supports providers, connects with patients, and helps deliver a seamless, coordinated care experience. The position is based at Advocate Medical Group’s Family Medicine clinic at 5304 N Broadway St in Chicago, Illinois. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with rotating Saturdays; hours may change due to lab hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
A medical assistant diploma, or two years of medical assistant experience, or certified MA status with two years of medical assistant experience.
Ability to meet the listed physical requirements, including frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, reaching, and twisting.
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.
Protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary when exposed to chemical or hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, or communicable disease.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish/English.

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.
Follow relevant regulations and guidelines to ensure patient safety and confidentiality.
Maintain professionalism and compassion during interactions.

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.
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate’s job.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Career development programs.