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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Medical Assistant - OB/GYN Clinic

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time$21.85 - $32.80

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • A medical assistant diploma, or two years of medical assistant experience, or certification as a medical assistant with two years of medical assistant experience is required to qualify.
  • Previous experience working in an obstetrics or women's health clinic or department is required.
  • The role requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, reaching above the shoulders, and twisting.
  • The role requires lifting and supporting 35 pounds; pushing or pulling with 30 pounds of force; and performing a sliding transfer of 150 pounds 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 and may require physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation.
  • The role may involve exposure to chemical and hazardous waste, blood and body 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, and additional department-specific physical requirements may be identified.

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 patient care.
  • Travel to Orland Park, Frankfort, and South Holland; potential travel to Sykes, Imani Village, and Southeast locations.

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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