Medical Assistant (MA) - OB/GYN Clinic (Part Time)

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Chicago, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports the OB/GYN care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks essential to patient care. The role requires adherence to applicable regulations and guidelines to protect patient safety and confidentiality, and professionalism and compassion in all interactions. The Medical Assistant welcomes patients, helps them transition into care, supports providers, and contributes to a seamless patient experience. The position is based at 1435 W Webster Ave in Chicago, with rare travel to other OB/GYN Lakeview clinics. The clinic provides preventive gynecologic, maternal, and prenatal care, along with services related to family planning and a range of women's health conditions.

This is a part-time position for 24 hours per week, scheduled in three eight-hour weekday shifts according to clinic needs. Shifts rotate among 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. No weekends or holidays are required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• To qualify, 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.
• 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, with fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
• Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines and 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 chemical or hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, or communicable disease.
• Physical Abilities Testing may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish/English skills are highly preferred.
• OB/GYN experience is highly preferred.

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.
• Accurately document care in the electronic health record.
• Partner with physicians, nurses, and teammates to provide coordinated, high-quality care.
• Follow relevant regulations and guidelines to protect patient safety and confidentiality.
• Respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.

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 opportunities for annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

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