Cardiology Medical Assistant

Advocate Health

Downers Grove, IL, USA
Base: $22.90 - $34.35 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Medical assistant scope of practice
Venipuncture and specimen collection
Point of care testing (poct)
This full-time cardiology medical assistant role involves comprehensive patient care duties including vital signs, lab testing, medication administration, and assisting providers with procedures

Job Summary

  • This full-time cardiology medical assistant role involves comprehensive patient care duties including vital signs, lab testing, medication administration, and assisting providers with procedures.
  • Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of total rewards including competitive compensation, benefits, retirement plans, and career development programs.
  • Advocate Health is a nationally recognized nonprofit integrated health system serving nearly 6 million patients with expertise in cardiology and other specialties.

Matching Summary

This full-time cardiology medical assistant role involves comprehensive patient care duties including vital signs, lab testing, medication administration, and assisting providers with procedures.

Salary

Base: $22.90 - $34.35 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Medical Assistant scope of practice
  • Venipuncture and specimen collection
  • Point of Care Testing (POCT)
  • Medication and vaccine administration
  • Electronic medical records proficiency
  • Ability to lift 35 pounds
  • Full-time day shift schedule

Nice-to-have

  • Effective communication and teamwork
  • Training and onboarding assistance
  • Role champion or committee participation
  • Customer service skills
  • Knowledge of growth and development principles

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Completion of accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience
  • Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
  • Two years clinical Medical Assistant experience
  • Ability to obtain BLS within 45 days if not currently certified

Work Rights

Not specified

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