Medical Assistant - Women's Health

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks essential to patient care, while following relevant regulations and guidelines to protect patient safety and confidentiality. The role calls for professionalism and compassion in every interaction. In this women's health practice, the Medical Assistant supports providers, connects with patients, and helps deliver coordinated obstetric and gynecologic care. The main location is the Medical Office Center at 17850 S Kedzie Ave., Suite 3100, Hazel Crest, Illinois, with additional practice locations in Orland Park, South Holland, and Frankfort. The position requires travel among sites and may involve travel to Trinity hub sites for staffing support. The practice has seven providers and performs in-office procedures including colposcopy, endometrial biopsy, LEEP, and hysteroscopy.

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.
• Previous experience working in an OB or Women's Health clinic or department.
• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist.
• Ability to lift and support 35 pounds; push or pull with 30 pounds of force; and perform a 150-pound sliding transfer 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, respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions, and 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 chemical or hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, or communicable disease.

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 maintain 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.
• Career development programs.
• Potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

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