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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Medical Assistant - Allergy/Immunology

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeAurora, IL, USAIn-person

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 plus two years of medical assistant experience is required to qualify.
  • Ability to work Tuesdays and Thursdays during operating hours (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and one Saturday per month (8 a.m. to 12 p.m.).
  • Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
  • Ability to lift and support 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
  • Ability to push and pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
  • Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, and fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
  • Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
  • Ability to perform physical safety interventions, including patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
  • Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment as necessary when exposed to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, and communicable disease.
  • Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
  • Physical abilities testing may be required.
  • Additional department-specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Communicate test results to patients, manage return phone calls, process prescription refill requests, and respond to MyChart messages.
  • 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

  • At least one year of medical assistant experience is preferred.
  • Allergy experience is preferred but not required.
  • 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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