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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine Clinic

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • A medical assistant diploma, or two years of medical assistant experience, or certified medical assistant status with two years of medical assistant experience is required.
  • Strong phlebotomy skills are highly preferred.
  • Must frequently sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist throughout the workday.
  • Must lift and support up to 35 pounds; push or pull with 30 pounds of force; and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
  • Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, and fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
  • Must maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
  • Must perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation if needed.
  • Must wear protective clothing and equipment as necessary when exposed to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, or communicable disease.
  • Must 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 within the department by the nurse leader.
  • One evening shift per week and one Saturday or Sunday shift per month are expected.

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.
  • Travel to sister sites in Morton Grove and Lincolnwood may be required to cover absences based on business needs.

Desired Qualifications

  • Strong phlebotomy skills are highly 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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