Medical Assistant - General Pediatrics

Advocate Health; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Medical Assistant in General Pediatrics, where you will play a crucial role in patient care. This full-time position involves assisting physicians, documenting patient information, and ensuring smooth operations in a fast-paced medical environment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, relevant experience, and strong communication skills. A sign-on bonus is available after 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a medical assistant program or 2 years of experience in the last 5 years.
• Current AHA CPR certification required.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with clinical duties and patient care.
• Document patient information in electronic health records.
• Prepare and administer vaccines/medications.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Resilience

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of a medical assistant program

Tools

Electronic health record systems

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This position is eligible for up to a $2500 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 into the provider’s office and perform tasks to promote optimal health, including:

• Assisting physicians and clinicians with clinical duties such as taking medical histories and assisting in physical examinations
• Acting as a liaison between patients, physicians, and clinicians
• Measuring patient vital signs
• Preparing and administering vaccines/medications
• Documenting patient information into the electronic health record
• Collecting specimens for testing

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate of a medical assistant program or at least two years of verifiable 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 patient lifting/transfer activities, 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. Specific situations will be assessed case-by-case.

Additional Information

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