Medical Assistant II, Internal Medicine/Geriatrics, Full time (Park Ridge)

Department:

01150 AMG Park Ridge 1775 Ballard MOB - Geriatrics

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Hours for MA position:

Monday - Friday: 8:30a - 5p

including

Tuesday/Thursday: rotating evenings until 6:30p

Saturday: 8a-12p every other month

The department includes 2 Geriatricians and 3 Internal Medicine physicians along with 1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner working in Primary Care. This position requires working in a dual role as a medical assistant. This involves both rooming practices (taking vital signs, doing in-office procedures) and working to complete messages involving medication refills, medication prior authorizations, calling patients to discuss their test results, completing forms, etc.

**in-person interviews preferred**

Pay Range

$22.50 - $33.75

This position is eligible for a $2500 sign on bonus 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.

Ability to lift to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program