Medical Assistant (MA) - Internal Medicine

Advocate Health • Elgin, IL

8d • $22 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

Support the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks vital to patient care. Medical Assistants must follow relevant regulations and guidelines to ensure patient safety and confidentiality, and maintain professionalism and compassion in all interactions. This role is part of the ambulatory care team and supports providers, connects with patients, and helps provide a seamless, compassionate care experience. The position is based at Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine in Elgin, Illinois. Office hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., with one Saturday every other month from 8 a.m. to noon. Scheduling is based on clinic staffing needs and provider coverage.

Advocate Medical Group is part of Advocate Health, a nonprofit health system with locations across Illinois and Wisconsin. The Elgin clinic serves the Elgin, South Elgin, Algonquin, and Gilberts area.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program, or two years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last five years.
• 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 while 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 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.
• Protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary when exposed to chemical and hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, or 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.
• Follow relevant regulations and guidelines to support patient safety and confidentiality.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health, 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, such as shift and on-call pay, based on teammate role.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

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