Medical Assistant - Pediatrics Residency Clinic, (Park Ridge)
About The Position
The Medical Assistant supports the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks 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 every interaction. Medical Assistants support providers, connect with patients, and help deliver a seamless, patient-focused experience in an ambulatory care setting. The position is based at Advocate Medical Group Yacktman Pediatrics, affiliated with Lutheran General Hospital. This large pediatric primary care residency clinic has 60 residents rotating between inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as 10 physicians and 2 APNs. Services include routine physicals, newborn and well-childcare, sick visits, chronic disease management, and more. The schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with a rotating Saturday requirement and one evening shift per week. Clinic hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to noon. The clinic is closed Sundays and major holidays.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- A medical assistant diploma, or two years of medical assistant experience, or certification as a medical assistant 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, and 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 and/or unit conditions.
Nice To Haves
- Previous pediatric experience.
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.
- Accurately document care in the electronic health record.
- Partner with physicians, nurses, and teammates to deliver high-quality, coordinated care.
- Follow relevant regulations and guidelines to ensure patient safety and confidentiality.
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, such as shift or on-call pay, based on teammate eligibility.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
- Programs that invest in career development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
