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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Medical Assistant - Family Practice Clinic

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWauwatosa, WI, 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 perform routine and complex technical skills within the Medical Assistant scope of practice after demonstrating competency.
  • Candidates must have proficient computer skills, including keyboarding, navigating a Windows operating system, using electronic mail, and exposure to electronic medical records systems.
  • Candidates must be able to meet the role's physical requirements, including frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, reaching, and twisting; lifting or supporting 35 pounds; pushing or pulling with 30 pounds of force; and performing a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
  • Candidates must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, and fine-hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
  • Candidates must be able to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines and operate equipment necessary to perform the job.
  • Candidates must be able to perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
  • Candidates must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
  • Candidates may be required to complete Physical Abilities Testing.
  • Candidates must wear protective clothing and equipment as necessary when exposed to chemical or hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, communicable disease, or other workplace hazards.
  • Additional department-specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department.

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.
  • Support the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks that contribute to patient care and patient safety.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • 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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