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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Medical Assistant - Multiple Teams

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • An LPN must hold a Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by the state where they practice.
  • An LPN must obtain American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification within 45 days, unless the department leader determines it is not required.
  • An MA must obtain American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification within 45 days, unless the department leader determines it is not required.
  • A GED or high school equivalency diploma is required.
  • An LPN must complete advanced training beyond high school through an accredited or approved Practical Nursing program.
  • An MA must complete an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program, or have two years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last five years.
  • The role requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, reaching above the shoulders, and twisting throughout the workday.
  • The role requires lifting and supporting 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
  • The role requires pushing or pulling with 30 pounds of force and performing a 150-pound sliding transfer with a second person present.
  • The role requires functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, and fine hand-manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
  • The role requires maneuvering foot pedals on carts or machines.
  • The role may require physical safety interventions, including patient restraint and verbal de-escalation.
  • The role may involve exposure to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood, bodily fluids, and communicable disease; protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
  • The role requires responding quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
  • Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
  • The nurse leader may identify additional department-specific physical requirements for unique responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Welcome patients and support their transition into care.
  • Take and record vital signs, medical histories, and health screenings.
  • Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers during procedures.
  • Administer medications and vaccines as directed.
  • Perform laboratory-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 patient care.
  • Perform clinical and administrative tasks that support the care team, patient care, safety, and confidentiality.

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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