Medical Assistant - Cardiology

Advocate Health; Hazel Crest (IL); In loco; USD 38.000 - 58.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support ambulatory care teams with patient intake, vital signs, and clinical procedures. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, collaboration with physicians, and timely patient flow in a fast-paced cardiovascular-focused clinic.

The successful candidate will have a MA credential (diploma or certification), basic phlebotomy skills, and a commitment to high-quality, compassionate care in a multi-location system.

Competenze

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

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Phlebotomy

Two years MA experience

Formazione

Medical Assistant diploma or MA certification

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

• Musthave 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.

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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.