Medical Assistant (MA) - Family Medicine
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 are expected to 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 provide a seamless, compassionate experience. The role is based at Advocate Medical Group Primary Care in Crystal Lake, Illinois, and may require floating to other primary care locations in McHenry, Lakemoor, and Barrington. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday between 6:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., with one Saturday per month from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Advocate Medical Group is part of Advocate Health, a nonprofit health system with more than 350 locations across Illinois and Wisconsin. Its services include primary care and a range of medical specialties. The organization describes its environment as collaborative and patient-focused, with an emphasis on innovation, quality care, and improving community health outcomes.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program, or two years of verifiable full-time Medical Assistant experience within the last five years.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, reaching, and twisting.
- Ability to lift and support up to 35 pounds; push or pull with 30 pounds of force; and perform a 150-pound sliding transfer with a second person present.
- Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, and fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
- Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines and respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
- Ability to perform physical safety interventions, such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
- Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment as necessary when exposed to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, or communicable disease.
- Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
- Availability to work Monday through Friday between 6:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., and one Saturday per month from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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 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.
- Accurately document care in the electronic health record.
- Work with physicians, nurses, and teammates to provide coordinated, high-quality care.
- Follow relevant regulations and guidelines to protect patient safety and confidentiality.
- Work the scheduled hours and float to other primary care locations when needed.
Benefits
- Paid time off programs.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Life insurance 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, with potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and annual increases based on performance.
- Career development programs.
- Well-being programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
