Medical Assistant Residents & Fellows

About the role

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing and rooming patients, performing clinical procedures, assisting physicians, and communicating effectively with patients and healthcare team members.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and gathering/documenting/updating pertinent health information.
• Makes sure to complete Clinical Integration/Quality Improvement measures with notification to clinicians for opportunities within their scope.
• Performs laboratory procedures using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions/infection control guidelines.
• Aids the Physician/Advanced Practice Professional (APP) with procedures such as pelvic exams, allergy scratch testing, EMG, cautery, colposcopy, etc.
• Administers routine medications under physician/approved standing orders/protocols, including immunizations, antibiotics, vitamins, and topical agents.
• Fulfills necessary procedure or test requests, pre-approved care algorithms, new appointment times, and referrals to other facilities or services.
• Communicates with the Physician/APP and other members of the health care team to ensure smooth clinic flow and adjusts as necessary.
• Effectively communicates accurate and timely information with the patient.
• May perform basic and advanced clinical support tasks or skills based on the specialty and appropriate competencies.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Current Medical Assistant certification from one of the following: CMA from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), CCMA from National Health career Association (NHA), NCMA from National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), RMA from American Medical Technologists (AMT), RMA from American Allied Health, NCMSMA from National Healthcare Worker’s Association (NHCWA), NRCMA from National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), NRMA from National Registry of Medical Assistants (NRMA).
• High School Diploma or GED; Associate’s Degree in Medical Assisting preferred.
• One year of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, team members, and physicians.
• Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a Windows operating system, and use of electronic mail with exposure to electronic medical records systems.
• Demonstrates customer service skills that support a positive patient experience.

Skills

• Perform routine and complex technical skills within the Medical Assistant scope of practice after demonstrated competency.
• Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance and use patient handling equipment when necessary.
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills.
• Exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids.
• Must operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Benefits

• 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
• Education Assistance Program