Medical Assistant (MA) - Thoracic Surgery

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Park Ridge, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports providers, connects with patients, and helps ensure a seamless, compassionate care experience as a member of the ambulatory care team. The role is based in Park Ridge and also works at Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago four times a month. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with 8.5-hour shifts and a lunch break, between 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM. The position is full-time, 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 frequently sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist 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, and 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, such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
• Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
• Protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary when exposed to chemical or hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, or communicable disease.

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 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.

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.
• Career development programs.
• Potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

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