Medical Assistant - Cardiology

Advocate Aurora Health; Hazel Crest (IL); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for its ambulatory care team in Illinois. The role focuses on supporting providers, engaging with patients, and ensuring a seamless, compassionate experience in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include welcoming patients, taking vital signs, preparing for exams, assisting with procedures, administering vaccines, collecting specimens, documenting in the EHR, and collaborating with the care team to deliver high-quality care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must have a Medical Assistant diploma or 2 years MA experience or be a certified MA with 2 years MA experience to qualify.
• Phlebotomy skills are preferred.

Responsabilités

• 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 coordinated care.

Connaissances

Phlebotomy

Communication

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant diploma or MA certification

Description du poste

Where You Will Work:

Advocate Health, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems. With more than 350 locations across Illinois and Wisconsin, AMG offers a wide range of specialties and services, including primary care, medical and surgical care, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health, and more. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and improving health outcomes in the communities we serve. Joining AMG means being part of a collaborative, patient-focused environment where innovation and quality care thrive.

We’re Looking For:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have a medical assistant diploma or 2 years of medical assistant experience or be a certified MA with 2 years of medical assistant experience, to qualify.
• Phlebotomyskills arepreferred.

What You’ll Do:

Schedule:

No weekends no holidays 0800-1630 May require travel to additional locations

As aMedical Assistant,you’llplay a vital roleinthe care team – supporting providers, connecting with patients, and helping ensure a seamless, compassionate experience every day.

As a key member of the ambulatory care team, you will:

• 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.

About This Location:

Our cardiology office is a busy, fast-paced clinical environment dedicated to providing exceptional cardiovascular care to our patients. Our team works closely together to support multiple physicians and ensure that every patient receives compassionate, efficient and high-quality care.

Your feedback matters.Everyteammate’svoice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• 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.
• Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
• Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
• Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.

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