Medical Assistant - Per Diem (Family Medicine)

Advocate Health•Chicago, IL

3d•$23 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Support the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks vital to patient care. Medical Assistants must follow relevant regulations and guidelines to ensure patient safety and confidentiality and maintain professionalism and compassion in all interactions. In this ambulatory family medicine role, you will support providers, connect with patients, and help deliver a seamless, compassionate experience. The practice serves patients from newborns through older adults and provides routine physicals, women’s health, newborn and well-childcare, same-day sick visits, and chronic disease management. The team serves a diverse and often underserved community and works with community resources, Neighborhood Care sites, and pharmacists to support diabetic education and chronic disease medication maintenance. The environment is collaborative and focused on access, quality, and patient-centered outcomes. The position is per diem and part-time, with zero hours per week listed. Availability is required for two weeknights until 7 p.m. per week and one to two Saturdays per month. The worksite is AMG Southeast, 2301 E 93rd St, Chicago, Illinois.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
A medical assistant diploma, or two years of medical assistant experience, or certification as a medical assistant plus two years of medical assistant experience.
Availability for two weeknights until 7 p.m. per week and one to two Saturdays per month.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
Ability to lift and support 35 pounds while 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, with fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines and, if needed, perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation.
Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
Protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary when exposed to chemical or hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, or communicable disease.
Physical Abilities Testing may be required.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy skills.

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.
Work with physicians, nurses, and teammates to deliver coordinated, high-quality care.
Follow applicable regulations and guidelines to protect patient safety and confidentiality.

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs.
Health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Family benefits, including 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 teammate status.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Career development programs.