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

Advocate Health • Chicago, IL

1d • $23 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks that are vital to patient care. The role requires adherence to relevant regulations and guidelines to protect patient safety and confidentiality, along with professionalism and compassion in all interactions. As a member of the ambulatory care team, the Medical Assistant welcomes patients, assists providers, and helps ensure a seamless and compassionate care experience.

This is a part-time position of 24 hours per week, scheduled for three eight-hour shifts Monday through Friday 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. There are no weekend or holiday shifts. The primary work location is 1435 W Webster Ave in Chicago, with rare travel to other OBGYN Lakeview clinics.

The OB/GYN team provides women’s health care across life stages, including preventive and routine gynecologic care, maternal and prenatal care, birth control and family planning, and care for a range of women’s health conditions. The team uses current technology and a compassionate approach to provide personalized care.

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 the shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and support 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Ability to 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 or unit conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish/English.
• OB/GYN experience.

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 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.
• Follow applicable regulations and guidelines to support 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, with potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

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