Medical Assistant II, Physical Medicine/Rehab Clinic
Advocate Aurora HealthAbout the role
Department:
02320 AMG Park Ridge 1775 Ballard MOB - Physiatry (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)Status:
Full timeBenefits Eligible:
YesHours Per Week:
40Schedule Details/Additional Information:
CLINIC HOURS: Physical Medicine/Rehab
Monday-Friday
8:30a-5p
No weekends, evenings, or holidays
Job does require some travel to the inpatient unit at Lutheran General Hospital and to some multi-disciplinary clinics at the hospital.
**in-person interview**
$2500 Sign on Bonus Payable after 90 days for external hires
JOB SUMMARY:
The Medical Assistant is a key member of the patient care team by supporting physicians and other clinicians in the delivery of high-quality health care to ambulatory patients. Medical Assistants are vital to the effective operations of a fast-paced medical practice. Medical Assistants help patients transition from the outside world into the provider’s office. The Medical Assistant performs a variety of important tasks to promote optimal health for our patients, including:
Assist physicians and other clinicians with important clinical duties including but not limited to taking medical histories and assisting in physical examinations
Act as a liaison between patients, physicians and other clinicians.
Measure patient’s vital signs
Prepare and administer vaccines/medications
Document patient information into the electronic health record
Collect specimens for testing
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or GED
Graduate of a medical assistant program or at least one year of medical assistant or equivalent experience.
Good communications skills. Experience using a keyboard and computers.
Familiarity with equipment used in ambulatory care.
Current AHA CPR certification. Non-certified MAs must obtain certification or registration within one year of hire with AMG approved certifying bodies including, NHA, AMT, AAMA, NCCT or AMCA.
Ability to travel locally to multiple sites as needed.
Ability to work in stressful conditions and difficult situations.
Resilient and flexible in a changing environment.
Ability to cooperate and work with others.
Ability to make sound and timely decisions and ability to work rotating shifts any day of the week.
Ability to perform lifting/transfer activities related to patients as needed, ability to stoop/bend.
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