Medical Assistant-Family Practice
Company: Aurora Health Care
Location: Glenview
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
This position is eligible for a $2500 sign on bonus, payable
after 90 days of hire (Internals not included)Monday to Friday
varied hours until 7PM. Required weekend hours include Saturday
7:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Hours are subject to change pending call
ins, scheduled PTO, and to fit provider needs. Travel to sister
sites in Lincolnwood and Morton Grove may be requested when another
office is short staffed.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 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.
Keywords: Aurora Health Care, Glenview , Medical Assistant-Family Practice, Healthcare , Glenview, Illinois
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