Medical Assistant (ma) - Peds Neurosurgery

Advocate Aurora Health

Park Ridge, Illinois, USA
Base: $21.85 - $34.35; bonus/equity: $1,250 sign o...
Take medical histories
Measure patient's vital signs
Prepare and administer vaccines/medications
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

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.
  • 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.

Matching 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.

Salary

Base: $21.85 - $34.35; Bonus/Equity: $1250 sign on bonus; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Take medical histories
  • Measure patient's vital signs
  • Prepare and administer vaccines/medications
  • Document patient information into EHR
  • Collect specimens for testing

Nice-to-have

  • Resilient and flexible in a changing environment
  • Cooperate and work with others
  • Make sound and timely decisions

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Graduate of a medical assistant program or 2 years MA experience
  • Good communications skills
  • Experience using a keyboard and computers
  • Familiarity with ambulatory care equipment
  • Current AHA CPR certification
  • Ability to travel locally
  • Ability to work in stressful conditions
  • Ability to perform lifting/transfer activities
  • Ability to lift to 35 pounds

Work Rights

Not specified

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