Medical Assistant (MA) - Family Medicine

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Elgin, IL

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports the Family Medicine care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks essential to patient care. The role involves welcoming patients, supporting their transition into care, assisting providers, and helping deliver a seamless, compassionate patient experience. Medical Assistants must follow applicable regulations and guidelines to protect patient safety and confidentiality and maintain professionalism and compassion in all interactions. Scheduling is based on clinic staffing needs and provider coverage. The position is part-time and has no benefits eligibility listed. The role is based within Advocate Medical Group, part of Advocate Health, a nonprofit health system serving communities across Illinois and Wisconsin. The team works collaboratively to provide patient-focused care and improve health outcomes.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program, or two years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last five years.
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 perform physical safety interventions, including patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
Ability to work with possible exposure to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, and communicable disease, using protective equipment as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy skills are preferred.

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.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and teammates to provide coordinated, high-quality care.
Follow relevant regulations and guidelines to protect patient safety and confidentiality.
Respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
Use protective clothing and equipment as necessary when exposed to hazardous materials or bodily fluids.