Medical Assistant (MA) - OB/GYN Clinic

Advocate Health • Chicago, IL

2d • $23 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

Support the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks that are vital to patient care. Medical Assistants must adhere to relevant regulations and guidelines to ensure patient safety and confidentiality, and maintain professionalism and compassion during patient interactions.

As a key member of the ambulatory care team, the Medical Assistant supports providers, connects with patients, and helps ensure a seamless, compassionate experience. The position is based in an OB/GYN clinic that provides women’s health care across the lifespan, including preventive gynecologic care, maternal and prenatal care, family planning, and treatment of women’s health conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must have a medical assistant diploma, or two years of medical assistant experience, or be a certified medical assistant with two years of medical assistant experience.
• Ability to perform the stated physical activities and meet the listed lifting, pushing, pulling, transfer, and functional-sensory requirements.
• Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish/English skills are highly preferred.
• OB/GYN experience is highly preferred.

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 support patient safety and confidentiality.

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 opportunities, incentive pay for select positions, and the opportunity for annual performance-based increases.
• Career development programs and well-being programs.

What This Job Offers

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