Medical Assistant (MA)- Cardiology

Advocate Health • Downers Grove, IL

4d • $23 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports the cardiology care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks essential to patient care. The role requires adherence to relevant regulations and guidelines to protect patient safety and confidentiality, along with professionalism and compassion in interactions with patients and teammates.

The Medical Assistant welcomes patients, supports their transition into care, records vital signs and medical histories, conducts health screenings, prepares patients for examinations, and assists providers during procedures. The position also includes administering medications and vaccines as directed, collecting specimens, performing point-of-care testing, and accurately documenting care in the electronic health record. The Medical Assistant collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other teammates to provide coordinated care.

The primary location is the Physician Office Building at 3825 Highland Ave. in Downers Grove, on the campus of Good Samaritan Hospital. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no holiday, weekend, or on-call responsibilities. The employee must be flexible and willing to float to other Advocate Heart Institute locations as needed, including Naperville, South Downers Grove, Westmont, and Aurora.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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 stated physical requirements, including frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, reaching, and twisting.
• Ability to lift and support up to 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.
• Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment as necessary when exposed to chemical or hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, or communicable disease.

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.
• Collect specimens and perform point-of-care testing and other lab-related tasks.
• Document care accurately in the electronic health record.
• Work with physicians, nurses, and teammates to deliver coordinated, high-quality care.
• Float to other Advocate Heart Institute locations as needed.

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 and incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

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