Medical Assistant - Dermatology

Advocatehealth; Oswego Township (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Medical Assistant in Dermatology, where you will support physicians and ensure high-quality patient care. This entry-level role involves assisting with clinical duties, measuring vital signs, and documenting patient information. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, medical assistant training or experience, and excellent communication skills. A $1250 sign-on bonus is available after 90 days of hire.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $1250

Qualifications

• Graduate of a medical assistant program or 2 years of experience.
• Current AHA CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with clinical duties and taking medical histories.
• Measure patient vital signs and document information.

Skills

Communication

Resilience

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of a medical assistant program

Tools

Electronic Health Record

Medical Equipment

Job description

Join to apply for the Medical Assistant - Dermatology role at Advocate Health.

This position is eligible for a $1250 sign-on bonus, payable after 90 days of hire (Internals not included).

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant is a key member of the patient care team by supporting physicians and other clinicians in the delivery of high-quality health care to ambulatory patients. Medical Assistants are vital to the effective operations of a fast-paced medical practice. They help patients transition from the outside world into the provider’s office.

The Medical Assistant performs various tasks to promote optimal health for our patients, including:

• Assist physicians and other clinicians with clinical duties such as taking medical histories and assisting in physical examinations.
• Act as a liaison between patients, physicians, and other clinicians.
• Measure patient vital signs.
• Prepare and administer vaccines/medications.
• Document patient information into the electronic health record.
• Collect specimens for testing.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Graduate of a medical assistant program or at least two years of medical assistant experience within the last five years.
• Good communication skills and experience using a keyboard and computers.
• Familiarity with equipment used in ambulatory care.
• Current AHA CPR certification.
• Ability to travel locally to multiple sites as needed.
• Ability to work in stressful conditions and difficult situations.
• Resilient and flexible in a changing environment.
• Ability to cooperate and work with others.
• Ability to make sound and timely decisions and work rotating shifts any day of the week.
• Ability to perform lifting/transfer activities related to patients, including lifting up to 35 pounds without assistance. For heavier lifts or when patients cannot assist, patient handling equipment should be used with at least one other associate.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level.
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Job function: Health Care Provider.
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare.