A

Atrium Health

Operates hospitals and care network

Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine Residency Clinic

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePark Ridge, IL, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • To qualify, candidates must have a medical assistant diploma, or two years of medical assistant experience, or be a certified medical assistant with two years of medical assistant experience.
  • Candidates must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
  • Candidates must be able to lift and support 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
  • Candidates must be able to push or pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
  • Candidates must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, and the ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
  • Candidates must be able to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
  • Candidates must be able to perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
  • Candidates may be exposed to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, and communicable diseases, and must wear protective clothing and equipment as necessary.
  • Candidates must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
  • Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
  • Additional department-specific physical requirements may be identified by the nurse leader.

Responsibilities

  • Welcome patients and support their transition into care.
  • Take and record vital signs, medical histories, and health screenings.
  • Prepare patients for exams and assist providers during procedures.
  • Administer medications and vaccines as directed.
  • Perform lab-related tasks, including specimen collection and point-of-care testing.
  • Document care accurately in the electronic health record.
  • Partner with physicians, nurses, and teammates to deliver coordinated care.

Desired Qualifications

  • Phlebotomy skills are preferred.

About the Company

Atrium Health

Operates hospitals and care network

Atrium Health is a nonprofit health system serving the southeastern United States with a network of hospitals, clinics, and care sites. It offers primary care, specialty care, rehabilitation, and cancer treatment across more than 1,400 locations, including 40 hospitals. Patients use MyAtriumHealth, a digital portal for scheduling and paying bills, and some care is delivered at home through programs like Levine Children’s. Its goal is to provide accessible, coordinated healthcare across its region while supporting patients with digital tools and broad services, differentiating itself by scale, nonprofit mission, and home-based hospital-level care.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$31.6M
Headquarters
Charlotte, NC
Founded
1940

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at Atrium Health

See more jobs