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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Medical Assistant - Outpatient Oncology

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMilwaukee, WI, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • No prior experience is required, but qualifying candidates must have a diploma from an accredited medical assistant program or two years of medical assistant experience.
  • The role requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above the shoulders throughout the workday.
  • The role requires the ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts over 35 pounds, or when a patient cannot assist with a lift, patient-handling equipment is expected to be used with at least one other team member when available.
  • Unique patient lifting and movement situations will be assessed case by case.
  • The role requires functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, and the ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills.
  • The role involves frequent exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood, and body-fluid hazards, and requires wearing protective clothing and equipment as needed.
  • The employee must operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

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 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 care.

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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