Medical Assistant - Neurology Clinic (Palos Heights)
About The Position
Support the care team at Advocate Health’s Aurora Medical Group Neurology Clinic in Palos Heights by performing clinical and administrative tasks that are vital to patient care. Medical Assistants follow relevant regulations and guidelines to protect patient safety and confidentiality and maintain professionalism and compassion in all interactions. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Travel to satellite locations is required, and flexibility is needed. Weekends and holidays are not scheduled. The clinic is a collaborative, fast-paced outpatient practice providing patient-centered neurological care. The team manages a range of conditions, including migraines, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, movement disorders, and neuromuscular diseases.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program, or two years of verifiable Medical Assistant experience, or current Medical Assistant certification or registration together with two years of verifiable Medical Assistant experience.
- Ability to travel to satellite locations and be flexible with the schedule.
- Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist 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 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.
Nice To Haves
- Previous medical 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 laboratory-related tasks, including specimen collection and point-of-care testing.
- Accurately document care in the electronic health record.
- Work with physicians, nurses, and teammates to deliver coordinated, high-quality care.
- Follow applicable regulations and guidelines to maintain patient safety and confidentiality.
- Respond quickly to changes in patient 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 for eligible shifts, on-call work, and other circumstances
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual performance-based increases
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
