Medical Assistant - Pediatrics Gastro Clinic (oak Lawn)

Advocate Aurora Health

Oak Lawn, Illinois, US
Base: $21.85 - $32.80; bonus/equity: $2,500 sign o...
Taking medical histories
Assist in physical examinations
Measure patient’s vital signs
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.
  • 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.
  • 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

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 - $32.80; Bonus/Equity: $2500 sign on bonus; Benefits: Health and welfare benefits, Paid Time Off, retirement plans

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • taking medical histories
  • assist in physical examinations
  • measure patient’s vital signs
  • prepare and administer vaccines
  • document patient information
  • collect specimens for testing

Nice-to-have

  • Resilient and flexible in a changing environment
  • Ability to cooperate and work with others
  • Ability to make sound and timely decisions

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Graduate of a medical assistant program
  • Two years of medical assistant 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

Work Rights

Not specified

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