Medical Assistant- Gastro
About The Position
The Medical Assistant Lead supports practice leadership with clinical and administrative tasks that affect patient care and practice operations. Although the role has no direct reports, it helps maintain efficient daily workflows, supports team training, and serves as a resource for teammates. The Medical Assistant follows applicable regulations, policies, and the scope of practice while protecting patient safety and confidentiality and providing professional, compassionate care. This role is part of the ambulatory care team, supporting providers and patients and helping ensure a seamless care experience. The position is based at Advocate Medical Group gastroenterology locations in Aurora and Downers Grove, Illinois. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with no weekends or holidays.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 2 years of medical assistant experience.
- Certified or registered as a CMA or RMA.
Nice To Haves
- Phlebotomy skills.
Responsibilities
- Follow the Medical Assistant scope of practice, policies, and procedures, and maintain training and competency for the area of specialty.
- Assist the department leader with daily workflow and operations, including staffing schedules, medication and supply ordering, and audits.
- Assist with training and onboarding and act as a resource for the team.
- Serve as a role champion or committee member supporting quality, safety, teammate engagement, patient experience, and process improvement.
- Perform rooming and visit tasks, including vital signs, medication reconciliation, medical history, health maintenance, allergy review, and screenings.
- Assist providers with procedures or perform procedures as ordered.
- Perform laboratory duties, including venipuncture, specimen collection, labeling and packing, preparation of lab orders and requisitions, and results tracking.
- Perform point-of-care testing according to standing or provider orders.
- Safely administer medications and vaccines while following the rights of medication administration.
- Maintain patient safety and confidentiality and provide professional, compassionate 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.
- Career development programs.
- Premium pay for eligible shift, on-call, and other work.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
