Medical Assistant - Adult Down Syndrome Center (park Ridge)

Advocate Aurora Health

Park Ridge, IL, United States
Base: $22.90 - $34.35 ph; bonus: up to $2,500 sign...
Fully onsite
Take medical histories and assist with physical exams
Measure patient vital signs accurately
Prepare and administer vaccines and medications
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for their Adult Down Syndrome Center in Park Ridge, IL. The ideal candidate will support clinicians in delivering patient care, with a focus on essential clinical tasks and patient interaction, while enjoying a range of competitive benefits

Job Summary

  • The Medical Assistant serves as a key member of the patient care team supporting physicians in delivering high-quality healthcare to ambulatory patients.
  • This full-time position offers a competitive pay range of $22.90 to $34.35 per hour along with a potential $2500 sign-on bonus after 90 days.
  • Advocate Health provides a comprehensive suite of total rewards including health benefits, retirement plans, and educational assistance programs.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for their Adult Down Syndrome Center in Park Ridge, IL. The ideal candidate will support clinicians in delivering patient care, with a focus on essential clinical tasks and patient interaction, while enjoying a range of competitive benefits.

Salary

Base: $22.90 - $34.35 per hour; Bonus: Up to $2500 sign-on bonus payable after 90 days; Benefits: Comprehensive suite including health, dental, vision, retirement, and PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Take medical histories and assist with physical exams
  • Measure patient vital signs accurately
  • Prepare and administer vaccines and medications
  • Document information in electronic health records
  • Collect specimens for laboratory testing
  • Lift patients up to 35 pounds safely

Nice-to-have

  • Resilient and flexible in changing environments
  • Ability to work in stressful conditions
  • Strong communication skills with diverse patients
  • Experience with ambulatory care equipment
  • Willingness to travel locally to multiple sites

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Graduate of medical assistant program OR 2 years verifiable experience
  • Current AHA CPR certification mandatory
  • Ability to perform patient lifting and transfers
  • Proficiency with keyboard and computer systems

Work Rights

Not specified

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