Medical Assistant (ma) - Thoracic Surgery & Interventional Pulmonology (park Ridge)

Advocate Health

Park Ridge, IL, US
Base: $22.90 - $34.35; bonus/equity: not specified...
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Take and record vital signs
Prepare patients for exams
Administer medications and vaccines
** Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support a thoracic surgery and interventional pulmonology team in Park Ridge, IL. The ideal candidate must have a medical assistant diploma or equivalent experience, and the role includes patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs, assisting during procedures, and documenting care. **

Job Summary

  • As a Medical Assistant, you’ll play a vital role on the care team – supporting providers, connecting with patients, and helping ensure a seamless, compassionate experience every day.
  • 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.
  • Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health.

Matching Summary

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** Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support a thoracic surgery and interventional pulmonology team in Park Ridge, IL. The ideal candidate must have a medical assistant diploma or equivalent experience, and the role includes patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs, assisting during procedures, and documenting care. **

Salary

Base: $22.90 - $34.35; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Paid Time Off programs, Health and welfare benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts, Family benefits, Retirement plans, Educational Assistance Program

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Take and record vital signs
  • Prepare patients for exams
  • Administer medications and vaccines
  • Perform lab-related tasks
  • Document care accurately in EHR

Nice-to-have

  • Human kindness in care journey
  • Think boldly together
  • Create spaces where all belong

Key Requirements

  • Medical assistant diploma or 2 years experience
  • Certified MA with 2 years experience
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Completion of accredited MA program
  • 2 years verifiable MA experience
  • Phlebotomy skills, preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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