Medical Assistant (ma) - General Pediatrics

Ahwatukeepa

Base: $21.85 - $32.80 ph; bonus/equity: premium py...
Onsite (five 8-hour shifts, monday–friday, with one saturday rotation and one evening shift per week)
Take medical histories and assist with physical exams
Measure patient vital signs accurately
Prepare and administer vaccines and medications
Ahwatukeepa is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for its General Pediatrics department, focusing on providing high-quality care to patients. The role involves supporting clinicians, handling clinical tasks, and ensuring effective patient transitions within a busy medical practice

Job Summary

  • The Medical Assistant is a key member of the patient care team supporting physicians in delivering high-quality health care to ambulatory patients.
  • The role includes full-time benefits eligibility, competitive compensation ranging from $21.85 to $32.80 per hour, and comprehensive Total Rewards programs.
  • Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit integrated health system in the United States, employing over 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals.

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Ahwatukeepa is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for its General Pediatrics department, focusing on providing high-quality care to patients. The role involves supporting clinicians, handling clinical tasks, and ensuring effective patient transitions within a busy medical practice.

Salary

Base: $21.85 - $32.80 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Premium pay for shift and on-call based on job; Benefits: Paid Time Off, health/dental/vision, retirement match, educational assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Take medical histories and assist with physical exams
  • Measure patient vital signs accurately
  • Prepare and administer vaccines and medications
  • Document patient information into electronic health records
  • Collect specimens for laboratory testing
  • Work rotating shifts including Saturdays and evenings

Nice-to-have

  • Resilient and flexible in changing environments
  • Ability to cooperate and work effectively with others
  • Sound decision-making in stressful conditions
  • Experience using keyboards and computers
  • Familiarity with ambulatory care equipment

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Graduate of medical assistant program OR 2 years experience in last 5 years
  • Current AHA CPR certification mandatory
  • Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance
  • Ability to travel locally to multiple sites as needed

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