Medical Assistant - Primary Care Clinic (Chicago)

Advocate Health•Chicago, IL

4d•$23 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks vital to patient care, while following relevant regulations and guidelines to protect patient safety and confidentiality. The role calls for professionalism and compassion in interactions with patients and teammates. At this Chicago clinic, the Medical Assistant helps providers, connects with patients, and contributes to a seamless, coordinated care experience. Travel to support multiple sites may be required based on operational needs.

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 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.
Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
Protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary when exposed to chemicals, 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.
Collect specimens and perform point-of-care testing and other lab-related tasks.
Document care accurately in the electronic health record.
Partner with physicians, nurses, and teammates to deliver coordinated care.
Follow relevant regulations and guidelines to maintain patient safety and confidentiality.
Work one late night per week and one Saturday per month.
Travel to multiple sites when required by operational needs.

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.
Programs that invest in career development.
Premium pay, such as shift or on-call pay, based on the teammate’s job.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.