Pediatrics Medical Assistant I — Rooming, Lab & Vaccines

Advocate Aurora Health; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance

Retirement plans with employer match

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for the 01450 GCMG McAlister Pediatrics - Pediatrics: General department. This full-time role involves rooming patients, taking vitals, hygiene maintenance, and assisting providers with procedures in a pediatric setting.

Responsibilities include administering vaccines, collecting specimens, and handling referrals and authorizations. Prior MA experience and BLS certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or structured military training in lieu of MA program.
• 2 years of verifiable full-time MA experience within last 5 years for some divisions.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice and follows policies and procedures.
• Performs rooming/visit tasks including vital signs, history, health maintenance, screenings.
• Assists provider with procedures as ordered.
• Performs venipuncture, specimen handling, POCT, and CLIA-waived tests.
• Administers medications and vaccines per rights of medication administration.
• Handles refills, authorizations, scheduling, and referrals.
• Cross-trained for duties across specialties.
• Maintains clean, stocked work areas and proper equipment functioning.
• Communicates effectively and escalates when needed.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program completion

Military training (clinical in nature) per DD214 in lieu of formal MA program

Tools

EMR systems

Lab procedures

Job description

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for the 01450 GCMG McAlister Pediatrics - Pediatrics: General department. This full-time role involves rooming patients, taking vitals, hygiene maintenance, and assisting providers with procedures in a pediatric setting.

Responsibilities include administering vaccines, collecting specimens, and handling referrals and authorizations. Prior MA experience and BLS certification are preferred.