Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Advocate Health; Oswego Township (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their pediatrics team. This role is essential for delivering high-quality care to patients in a fast-paced environment. As a Medical Assistant, you will support physicians by assisting with clinical duties, documenting patient information, and ensuring smooth transitions for patients into the office. If you are resilient, flexible, and possess strong communication skills, this is an excellent opportunity to grow in your career while making a significant impact on patient health.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with clinical duties and patient care.
• Document patient information into the electronic health record.

Skills

Good communication skills

Experience using a keyboard and computers

Ability to work in stressful conditions

Ability to cooperate and work with others

Decision-making skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of a medical assistant program

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

Medical equipment used in ambulatory care

Job description

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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 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’s 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. 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 as needed, including lifting up to 35 pounds without assistance. For lifts over 35 pounds or when patients cannot assist, patient handling equipment should be used with at least one other associate present. Unique patient lifting 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