Medical Assistant

Department:02330 AMG Aurora Highland Ave - PodiatryStatus:Full timeBenefits Eligible:YesHours Per Week:40Schedule Details/Additional Information:Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (Podiatry) Dept.Medical Assistant (MA) – Family Medicine This position is eligible for a $2500 sign on bonus, payable after 90 days of hire (Internals not included)Benefits for review: 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 examinationsAct as a liaison between patients, physicians and other clinicians.Measure patient’s vital signsPrepare and administer vaccines/medicationsDocument patient information into the electronic health recordCollect specimens for testingREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma or GEDGraduate of a medical assistant program or at least two years of medical assistant within the last five years.Good communications skills. Experience using a keyboard and computers.Familiarity with equipment used in ambulatory care.Current AHA CPR certification.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 basisPay Range$21.45 - $32.20Our 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:CompensationBase compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or trainingPremium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's jobIncentive pay for select positionsOpportunity for annual increases based on performanceBenefits and morePaid Time Off programsHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expensesFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leaveDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programsEducational Assistance ProgramAbout Advocate Health  is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names in Illinois; in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.