Medical Assistant General Pediatrics

Advocatehealth; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to join their General Pediatrics team. This role is crucial in supporting physicians and ensuring high-quality care for patients. Responsibilities include assisting with clinical duties, measuring vital signs, and maintaining accurate patient records. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and relevant medical assistant training or experience, with opportunities for a $2500 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and experience using a keyboard.
• Familiarity with equipment used in ambulatory care.
• Current AHA CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with clinical duties and taking medical histories.
• Measure patient vital signs and administer vaccines.
• Document patient information into electronic health records.

Skills

Communication Skills

Computer Skills

Ability to Work Under Stress

Interpersonal Skills

Decision Making

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Program

Tools

CPR Certification

Electronic Health Record Systems

Job description

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This position is eligible for 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 delivering 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 such as:

• Assisting physicians with clinical duties including taking medical histories and assisting in physical examinations.
• Acting as a liaison between patients, physicians, and other 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 one year of medical assistant or equivalent experience.
• Good communication skills and experience using a keyboard and computers.
• Familiarity with equipment used in ambulatory care.
• Current AHA CPR certification. Non-certified MAs must obtain certification within one year of hire from AMG-approved certifying bodies including NHA, AMT, AAMA, NCCT, or AMCA.
• 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 lifts over 35 pounds or when the patient cannot assist, use patient handling equipment with at least one other associate, assessed case-by-case.

Additional Details

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration

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