Medical Assistant - Immediate Care

Carolinas Medical Center; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 47 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for Beverly Immediate Care in Chicago, IL.

The role involves supporting care teams, taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, administering medications, and performing point-of-care testing. You will rotate weekends, work 10-hour shifts, and contribute to a compassionate patient experience in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant diploma or two years of MA experience or certified MA with two years experience required.
• 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 high-quality, coordinated care.

Connaissances

Point of Care Testing

Specimen Collection

Room turnover assistance

Disinfection of exam rooms and medical

Administer medications within scope

Communicate patient needs to clinician

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Diploma / Certification

Description du poste

Department

02190 AMG Beverly - Immediate Care

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details / Additional Information

• Beverly Immediate Care Department. Medical Assistant
• 4 days a week
• 10-hour shifts
• Closing (2nd) shift- 1030am-9pm
• Rotate weekends - Saturday & Sunday
• Work holidays
• Responsibilities: Point of Care Testing, Specimen Collection, assist with room turnovers, clean and disinfect examination rooms and medical equipment, administer medication within scope of practice, communicate patient needs to clinician

Pay Range

$22.90 - $34.35

Job Description Summary

Support the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks that are vital to patient care. Medical Assistants must adhere to all relevant regulations and guidelines to ensure patient safety and confidentiality. They are expected to maintain a high level of professionalism and compassion during all interactions.

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.
• Phlebotomy skills are preferred .

Schedule

• 4 days a week
• 10-hour shifts
• Closing (2nd) shift- 1030am-9pm
• Rotate weekends - Saturday & Sunday

What You'll Do

As a Medical Assistant , you'll play a vital role in the 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

Chicago, IL - 9831 S Western Ave

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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.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Geo