Medical Assistant (MA) - Peds GI

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Park Ridge, IL

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is a key member of the patient care team, supporting physicians and other clinicians in delivering high-quality health care to ambulatory patients. This role is vital to the effective operations of a fast-paced medical practice, helping patients transition into the provider’s office. The Medical Assistant performs a variety of important tasks to promote optimal health for patients.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Graduate of a medical assistant program or at least two years of medical assistant within the last five years
Good communications skills
Experience using a keyboard and computers
Familiarity with equipment used in ambulatory care
Current AHA CPR certification
Ability to travel locally to multiple sites as needed
Ability to work in stressful conditions and difficult situations
Resilient and flexible in a changing environment
Ability to cooperate and work with others
Ability to make sound and timely decisions and ability to work rotating shifts any day of the week
Ability to perform lifting/transfer activities related to patients as needed, ability to stoop/bend
Ability to lift to 35 pounds without assistance
For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available
Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis

Responsibilities

Assist physicians and other clinicians with important clinical duties including but not limited to taking medical histories and assisting in physical examinations
Act as a liaison between patients, physicians and other clinicians
Measure patient’s vital signs
Prepare and administer vaccines/medications
Document patient information into the electronic health record
Collect specimens for testing

Benefits

$2500 sign on bonus, payable after 90 days of hire (Internals not included)
Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance