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Atrium Health

Operates hospitals and care network

Medical Assistant - MA, Family Medicine

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Completion of an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program, or two years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last five years, is required.
  • The role requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, reaching above the shoulders, and twisting throughout the workday.
  • The role requires the ability to lift and support 35 pounds, push or pull with 30 pounds of force, and perform a 150-pound sliding transfer with a second person present.
  • The role requires functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, as well as fine hand-manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
  • The role requires maneuvering foot pedals on carts or machines and the ability to perform patient-restraint and verbal-de-escalation interventions if needed.
  • The role requires the ability to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions. Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
  • Protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary when exposed to chemical or hazardous waste, blood, bodily fluids, or communicable disease.

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.
  • Support the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks while adhering to regulations and guidelines that protect patient safety and confidentiality.

Desired Qualifications

  • Phlebotomy skills are preferred.

About the Company

Atrium Health

Operates hospitals and care network

Atrium Health is a nonprofit health system serving the southeastern United States with a network of hospitals, clinics, and care sites. It offers primary care, specialty care, rehabilitation, and cancer treatment across more than 1,400 locations, including 40 hospitals. Patients use MyAtriumHealth, a digital portal for scheduling and paying bills, and some care is delivered at home through programs like Levine Children’s. Its goal is to provide accessible, coordinated healthcare across its region while supporting patients with digital tools and broad services, differentiating itself by scale, nonprofit mission, and home-based hospital-level care.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$31.6M
Headquarters
Charlotte, NC
Founded
1940

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