Medical Assistant (MA) - Gynecology-Oncology Clinics

Advocate Health • Park Ridge, IL

4d • $23 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports providers and patients as a member of the ambulatory care team in the Gynecology-Oncology Clinics. The role helps patients transition into care and supports a seamless, compassionate experience through clinical assistance, accurate documentation, and coordination with physicians, nurses, and teammates. The position is based in Park Ridge and requires travel 4–6 days per month. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• A medical assistant diploma, or two years of medical assistant experience, or certified MA status with two years of medical assistant experience.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and support 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Ability to push and 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.
• Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment as necessary when exposed to chemical and hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, and communicable disease.
• Physical Abilities Testing may be required.

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.
• Perform lab-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 high-quality, coordinated care.
• Respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
• Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.

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
• Career development programs
• Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, where applicable
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

What This Job Offers

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