Medical Assistant (MA) II - Primary Care
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. As a key member of the ambulatory care team, the Medical Assistant supports providers, connects with patients, and helps ensure a seamless, compassionate care experience. The position is based at the Chicago, Illinois clinic at 6434 W North Ave, which serves as the Oak Park location near the Oak Park/Chicago border. The role is 40 hours per week and includes one weekday late shift each week and one half-day Saturday per month. Clinic hours are Monday and Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; and Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Must have a medical assistant diploma, or two years of medical assistant experience, or be a certified medical assistant with two years of medical assistant experience.
- Able to work one weekday late shift per week and one half-day Saturday per month.
- Able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
- Able to lift and support 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
- Able 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.
- Able to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
- Able to perform physical safety interventions, such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
- Able 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
- Confident working with both children and adults.
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.
- Accurately document care in the electronic health record.
- Partner with physicians, nurses, and teammates to deliver high-quality, coordinated care.
- Follow relevant regulations and guidelines to protect patient safety and confidentiality.
- Maintain professionalism and compassion during patient and team interactions.
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
- Financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
- Premium pay, such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate’s job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Career development programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
