Medical Assistant (MA) - Primary Care Clinic
$45,448–$68,224 year
On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Welcome patients, record vital signs and medical histories, and prepare individuals for exams while assisting providers during procedures. Administer medications and vaccines, perform lab-related tasks including specimen collection and point-of-care testing, and document care accurately in the electronic health record. Partner with physicians and nurses to deliver coordinated care within the ambulatory care team. This role requires a Medical Assistant diploma or equivalent experience and is available M-F 8am-4:30pm with one late shift and rotating Saturdays. Bilingual Spanish/English skills are highly preferred. Join Advocate Medical Group, part of Advocate Health, to support primary care services across Illinois and Wisconsin.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Medical assistant diploma
- 2 years of medical assistant experience
- Certified MA with 2 years of medical assistant experience
- Bilingual Spanish/English
- Phlebotomy skills
- Experience working with peds-adults
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday
- Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies
- Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present
- Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions
- Must be able to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines
- Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions
- Must be able to perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed
- Must be able to use protective clothing and equipment as necessary when exposed to chemical and hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, and communicable disease
Desired Qualifications
- Bilingual Spanish/English highly preferred
- Phlebotomy skills preferred
- Experience working with peds-adults preferred
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