Medical Assistant - Surgery Scheduler

Aurora Health Care; Oak Lawn, Cary (IL, NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their patient care team. This role is crucial in supporting physicians and ensuring high-quality healthcare delivery to ambulatory patients. The Medical Assistant will perform vital tasks, including assisting with clinical duties, measuring vital signs, and documenting patient information. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, resilience, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Join a team that values patient care and offers opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Flexible scheduling

Continuing education opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduate of a medical assistant program or 2 years of experience in the last 5 years.
• Current AHA CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with clinical duties and patient care.
• Document patient information and measure vital signs.
• Prepare and administer vaccines and medications.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work in stressful conditions

Resilience and flexibility

Decision-making ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of a medical assistant program

Tools

Electronic health record systems

Medical equipment for ambulatory care

Job description

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 the delivery of high-quality health care to ambulatory patients. Medical Assistants are vital to the effective operations of a fast-paced medical practice. Medical Assistants help patients transition from the outside world into the provider’s office.

The Medical Assistant performs a variety of important tasks to promote optimal health for our patients, including:

• Assist physicians and other clinicians with important clinical duties including but not limited to 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 within the last five years.
• Good communications 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 ability to work rotating shifts any day of the week.
• Ability to perform lifting/transfer activities related to patients as needed, ability to stoop/bend.

Ability to lift to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis