Medical Assistant (MA) - Colorectal Clinic
About The Position
The Medical Assistant supports the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks essential to patient care, while following applicable regulations and guidelines to protect patient safety and confidentiality. The role requires professionalism and compassion in all interactions and supports providers, connects with patients, and helps deliver a seamless care experience. The position is based at the Colorectal Clinic on the Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center campus at 836 W Wellington Ave. The schedule is primarily Monday through Friday, with staggered start times between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m. and eight-hour shifts. Occasional Saturdays and floating between sites may be required. 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 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, with 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.
- Physical abilities testing may be required.
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.
- Document care accurately in the electronic health record.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and teammates to provide coordinated care.
- Follow relevant regulations and guidelines to maintain patient safety and confidentiality.
- Respond promptly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
- Use protective clothing and equipment when necessary in environments with potential exposure to hazardous materials, blood, body fluids, or communicable disease.
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.
- Premium pay, including shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's job.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
- Career development programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
