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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Medical Assistant - Family Medicine Clinic

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • 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.
  • Must frequently sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist throughout the workday.
  • Must be able to lift and support 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
  • Must be able to push and pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
  • 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.
  • Must maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
  • Must be able to perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation if needed.
  • May be exposed to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, and communicable disease, and must wear protective clothing and equipment as necessary.
  • Must 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.
  • Work Monday through Friday during clinic hours and on the second Saturday of each month from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  • Work primarily at Mount Prospect and at Buffalo Grove for onboarding and training, and occasionally to cover PTO requests or call-offs.

Desired Qualifications

  • Polish-speaking ability is preferred.
  • Phlebotomy skills are preferred.

About the Company

Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Advocate Health Care is a faith-based nonprofit health system serving Illinois and Wisconsin with a network of hospitals, clinics, and providers. It delivers a broad range of medical services using current techniques and ongoing research, coordinated through clinical integration. The organization offers financial advocacy and assistance to help uninsured or underinsured patients manage hospital bills. Its goal is to improve patient care and expand access by combining high-quality medical services, financial support, and a commitment to clinical excellence.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$18M
Headquarters
Oak Brook, IL
Founded
1976

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