Medical Assistant II (MA) - Cardiology Clinic

About the role

Aurora Medical Group (AMG) is part of Advocate Health, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems. With more than 350 locations across Illinois and Wisconsin, AMG offers a wide range of specialties and services, including primary care, medical and surgical care, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health, and more. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and improving health outcomes in the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Schedule: Monday - Friday: 8a-5p, Saturday: may require some Saturdays working at the High-Tech location, 11800 SW Highway in Palos Heights. Possible travel to other Southern Chicagoland clinics (when needed)
• 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 high-quality, coordinated care.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have a medical assistant diploma or 2 years of medical assistant experience or be a certified MA with 2 years of medical assistant experience, to qualify.
• Previous cardiology experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease.
• Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.

Skills

• Professionalism and compassion during all interactions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency with electronic health records (EHR).

Benefits

• No benefits provided at this time.

Pay

• $15.00 per hour

Schedule

• Monday - Friday: 8a-5p
• Saturday: may require some Saturdays working at the High-Tech location, 11800 SW Highway in Palos Heights.
• Travel to other Southern Chicagoland clinics (when needed).