Medical Assistant (MA) I - Family Medicine (Glenview)

divh2Medical Assistant/h2pDepartment: 01120 AMG Glenview Waukegan Rd - Family Medicine/ppStatus: Full time/ppBenefits Eligible: Yes/ppHours Per Week: 40/ppSchedule Details/Additional Information:/ppCLINIC HOURS:/ppMonday, Wednesday Thursday: 7a-7p/ppTuesday: 8a-7p/ppFriday: 7a-5p/ppSaturday: 8a-noon (open 3 Saturdays a month)/ppSunday: closed/ppMedical Assistant Hours :/ppMonday Friday: 8.5 hour shifts with a lunch; including one late shift per week (until close) on a week day/ppSaturday: one shift per month/ppHours may change based on clinic needs/ppBased on business needs, travel to sister sites in Morton Grove and Lincolnwood is expected to cover absences. Distance from Glenview to Lincolnwood site is approximately 10 miles and 4 miles to Morton Grove site. One evening shift is expected at least once a week./ppPay Range/pp$21.85 - $34.35/ph3Major Responsibilities:/h3ullipAdheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice, follows all policies and procedures, and maintains training and competency based on area of specialty when providing patient care./p/lilipPerforms rooming/visit tasks such as vital signs, medication reconciliation, medical history, health maintenance, allergy review, and screenings (depression, suicide, falls, social drivers of health, etc.)./p/lilipAssists provider with or performs procedures as ordered./p/lilipPerforms lab related duties such as venipuncture, specimen collection/labeling/packing, preparation of lab orders/requisitions, and results tracking. Point of Care testing (POCT) per standing order/provider order. Completes Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) approved waived laboratory tests and practice-specific diagnostic testing in adherence to CLIA standards./p/lilipAdministers medications and vaccines safely following the rights of medication administration./p/lilipPerforms other duties as assigned such as medication refills, insurance authorizations, safety/regulatory log completion, patient messaging, medication/supply ordering, appointment scheduling, and referrals./p/lilipCross trained to perform duties that are relevant to specialty or clinic practice within the scope of the Medical Assistant./p/lilipDemonstrates effective and timely communication, teamwork, and appropriate escalation./p/lilipMaintains a clean work environment ensuring instruments and equipment are cleaned appropriately. Ensures equipment and supplies are in working order, and areas are appropriately stocked./p/lilipMust be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the departments policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards./p/li/ulh3Minimum Job Requirements/h3pEducation/pullipHigh School Diploma or GED required./p/lilipCompletion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or may have completed structured military training which is clinical in nature per DD214 in lieu of a formal medical assistant program or EMT./p/li/ulh3Certification / License/h3ullipCurrent American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required/p/lilipSuccessful completion of Atrium Healths competency assessment/p/li/ulh3Experience/h3ullipNo Experience Required/p/li/ulh3Knowledge / Skills / Abilities/h3ullipAbility to perform routine and complex technical skills, within the Medical Assistant scope of practice after demonstrated competency./p/lilipExcellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, team members and physicians./p/lilipProficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, and use of electronic mail with exposure to electronic medical records systems./p/lilipDemonstrates customer service skills that support a positive patient experience./p/li/ulh3Physical Requirements and Working Conditions/h3ullipMust sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday./p/lilipAbility to lift 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other team member, when available./p/lilipUnique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case- by -case basis./p/lilipMust have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills./p/lilipWill be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids. Will be required to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed./p/lilipOperates all equipment necessary to perform the job./p/li/ulpThis job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties./ppOur Commitment to You:/ppAdvocate 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:/pullipCompensation/p/lilipBase compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training/p/lilipPremium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammates job/p/lilipIncentive pay for select positions/p/lilipOpportunity for annual increases based on performance/p/li/ulpBenefits and more/pullipPaid Time Off programs/p/lilipHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability/p/lilipFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses/p/lilipFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave/p/lilipDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs/p/lilipEducational Assistance Program/p/li/ulpNote: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview./ppAbout Advocate Health/ppAdvocate 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 Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care 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 Wake Forest University School of Medicine 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 nations largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and/p/div