Medical Assistant (MA) - Family Medicine Clinic

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks essential to patient care, following applicable regulations and guidelines to protect patient safety and confidentiality. The role calls for professionalism and compassion in patient interactions and is part of a collaborative, patient-focused ambulatory care team at Advocate Medical Group’s Family Medicine Clinic in Chicago, Illinois.

The Medical Assistant welcomes patients, helps them transition into care, gathers and records vital signs, medical histories, and health screenings, and prepares patients for examinations. The role also includes assisting providers during procedures, administering medications and vaccines as directed, collecting specimens, performing point-of-care testing, documenting care in the electronic health record, and coordinating with physicians, nurses, and teammates.

The posted schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with rotating Saturdays. Hours may change based on laboratory hours. The position is full time, with 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• A medical assistant diploma, or two years of medical assistant experience, or certified medical assistant status 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; 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, respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions, and perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation if needed.
• Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment when necessary, including when exposed to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, or communicable diseases.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish and English.

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 ensure patient safety and confidentiality.

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.
• Competitive compensation, potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and opportunity for annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

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