Medical Assistant - Dermatology Clinic (Aurora)

Advocate Health • Aurora, IL

2d • $22 - $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 patient interactions.

This full-time position is based at Advocate Medical Group’s dermatology clinic at 4100 Healthway Dr. in Aurora, Illinois. The Medical Assistant works a four-day schedule: Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., plus two 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. shifts on Monday, Tuesday, or Friday. The role also includes cross-training in endocrinology, nephrology, and allergy.

The Medical Assistant welcomes patients, records vital signs and health information, prepares patients for examinations, assists providers with procedures, administers medications and vaccines as directed, performs specimen collection and point-of-care testing, and documents care in the electronic health record. The position involves frequent physical activity and may involve exposure to hazardous materials, blood, body fluids, and communicable diseases; protective equipment must be worn as necessary.

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 shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and support 35 pounds while handling patients, 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 needed when exposed to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, or communicable disease.

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 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 coordinated care.
• Cross-train in endocrinology, nephrology, and allergy.
• Follow relevant regulations and guidelines to maintain patient safety and confidentiality.
• Respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions and perform safety interventions, including 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 and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Career development programs.
• Potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

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