Medical Assistant Family Medicine
Company: Advocate Health Care
Location: Lombard
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
This position is eligible for a $2500 sign on bonus, payable
after 90 days of hire (Internals not
included)Schedule:Monday-Friday: hours vary between 7AM and 6PMOne
Saturday per month from 7:30AM-12PMJOB 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
one year of medical assistant or equivalent experience. Good
communications skills. Experience using a keyboard and computers.
Familiarity with equipment used in ambulatory care. Current AHA CPR
certification. Non-certified MAs must obtain certification or
registration within one year of hire with AMG approved certifying
bodies including, NHA, AMT, AAMA, NCCT or AMCA. 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
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