Monday Thursday Friday. Monday and Thursday are a must can be flexible with 3rd day. Clinic is open from 8am-5pm. Can be flexible with hours to meet FTE of 20 hours per week. There would be two 6.5 hour days and one 7-hour day.

Pay Range

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

• At least two years of medical assistant experience 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.

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.