Medical Assistant (MA) - Pediatrics

Advocate Aurora Health; Evergreen Park (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Illinois is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant to support physicians and clinicians in delivering high-quality healthcare. The role involves clinical duties, patient interaction, and documentation. Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and relevant experience. This position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health and Welfare Benefits

Retirement Plans with Employer Match

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Recent verifiable medical assistant experience required.
• Ability to work rotating shifts any day of the week.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with clinical duties and taking medical histories.
• Documenting patient information in the electronic health record.
• Preparing and administering vaccines and medications.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Decision-Making

Resilience

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Department:

01451 AMG Oak Lawn 4220 W 95th - Pediatrics: Residency
Status: Part time
Benefits Eligible: No
Hours Per Week: 0
Schedule Details/Additional Information:

The clinic is open from 8:00am-6:30pm Monday through Thursday, Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm, and Saturday from 9:00am to 12:30pm. There are no guaranteed hours; this position is for filling in as needed. Opportunities may exist to cover other clinics that are short-staffed.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Medical Assistant plays a vital role in the patient care team by supporting physicians and clinicians in delivering high-quality healthcare to ambulatory patients. Key responsibilities include:

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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduation from a medical assistant program or at least two years of recent verifiable medical assistant experience
• Good communication skills and experience with computers and keyboards
• Familiarity with ambulatory care equipment
• Current AHA CPR certification
• Ability to travel locally to multiple sites as needed
• Ability to work under stress and in difficult situations
• Resilience and flexibility in a changing environment
• Teamwork and cooperation skills
• Sound and timely decision-making abilities
• Ability to work rotating shifts any day of the week
• Physical ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance, with use of patient handling equipment for heavier lifts, assessed case-by-case

Pay Range: $21.45 - $32.20

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers comprehensive Total Rewards including competitive pay, benefits, and development programs, such as:

• Base pay within the listed range based on experience and qualifications
• Shift and on-call premium pay
• Incentive pay for certain roles
• Annual performance-based increases

Additional benefits include paid time off, health and welfare benefits, flexible spending accounts, family benefits, retirement plans with employer match, and educational assistance.

About Advocate Health:

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the U.S., formed from the merger of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. It operates across multiple states, providing innovative, high-quality care to nearly 6 million patients through numerous hospitals and clinics. The organization is committed to community health, research, and equitable care for all.