Medical Assistant (ma) - Pediatrics

Advocate Health

Libertyville, Illinois, US
Base: $22.90 - $34.35; bonus/equity: $2,500 sign o...
Support physicians and other clinicians
Deliver high-quality health care
Fast-paced medical practice operations
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: $22.90 - $34.35; Bonus/Equity: $2500 sign on bonus; Benefits: Paid Time Off, Health and welfare benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts, Family benefits, Retirement plans, Educational Assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • support physicians and other clinicians
  • deliver high-quality health care
  • fast-paced medical practice operations
  • assist in physical examinations
  • 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 changing environment
  • cooperate and work with others
  • make sound and timely decisions
  • work rotating shifts any day of the week
  • live fully at and away from work

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Graduate of a medical assistant program
  • Two years of medical assistant experience
  • Good communications skills
  • Experience using keyboard and computers
  • Familiarity with ambulatory care equipment
  • Current AHA CPR certification
  • Ability to travel locally to multiple sites
  • 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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