Medical Assistant

South Region Continuing Health Sites

M - F 7:30a - 4p

Pay Range:

Job Description Summary: 

Support the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks that are vital to patient care. Medical Assistants must adhere to all relevant regulations and guidelines to ensure patient safety and confidentiality. They are expected to maintain a high level of professionalism and compassion during all interactions. 

We’re Looking For: 

• 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. 

Schedule:

South Region Continuing Health Sites

M - F 7:30a - 4p

What You’ll Do: 

As a Medical Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in the care team – supporting providers, connecting with patients, and helping ensure a seamless, compassionate experience every day.   

As a key member of the ambulatory care team, you will:  

• 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. 

About This Location:

 The medical center that provides the highest quality of health care has opened the doors on our new facility in Palos Heights. Please click on the links below for additional information or to learn how to make an appointment at one of our specialty centers located in Palos Heights.

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Physical Requirements and Working Conditions 

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.  

• Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.  

• Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.  

• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.  

• Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.  

• Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.  

• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.  

• Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.  

• Physical Abilities Testing may be required.  

• Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader. 

Ready to Take the Next Step: 

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Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.