Medical Assistant (MA) - Cancer Center

Advocate Health • Libertyville, IL

1d • $23 - $34

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks that are vital to patient care, while following relevant regulations and guidelines to protect patient safety and confidentiality. The role requires professionalism and compassion in interactions with patients and teammates. As part of the ambulatory care team at Advocate Medical Group’s Cancer Care Center, the Medical Assistant supports providers, connects with patients, and helps ensure a coordinated, seamless care experience.

The position is full time, 40 hours per week, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The listed pay range is $22.90–$34.35. The role is based in a patient-care environment and may involve exposure to hazardous materials, blood and body fluids, and communicable disease; protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• A medical assistant diploma, or two years of medical assistant experience, or certification as a medical assistant along with two years of medical assistant experience.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and support 35 pounds when 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.
• Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment as necessary when exposed to chemical and hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, and 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 examinations and assist providers during procedures.
• Administer medications and vaccines as directed.
• Perform laboratory-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 coordinated, high-quality care.
• Follow relevant regulations and guidelines to help ensure patient safety and confidentiality.
• Respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
• Perform physical safety interventions, such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if 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.
• 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