Pediatric Medical Assistant - Mon-Fri, Rotating Saturdays

Advocate Health Care; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers and patients at Advocate Children's Hospital/AMG Pediatrics in Park Ridge. The role involves a 40-hour week, Monday through Friday, with rotating Saturdays and one evening per week, contributing to a compassionate care experience.

Responsibilities include vital signs, histories, exam prep, procedure assistance, vaccines, lab tasks, EHR documentation, and teamwork with clinicians.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Medical terminology

Education

Medical assistant diploma

2 years medical assistant experience

Certified Medical Assistant

Job description

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers and patients at Advocate Children's Hospital/AMG Pediatrics in Park Ridge. The role involves a 40-hour week, Monday through Friday, with rotating Saturdays and one evening per week, contributing to a compassionate care experience.

Responsibilities include vital signs, histories, exam prep, procedure assistance, vaccines, lab tasks, EHR documentation, and teamwork with clinicians.