Medical Assistant (MA) - Family Medicine

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. They help patients transition from the outside world into the provider’s office and perform 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 examinations Act as a liaison between patients, physicians, and other clinicians Measure patients’ vital signs Prepare and administer vaccines and medications Document patient information in the electronic health record Collect specimens for testing Required Qualifications High School Diploma or GED At least two years of medical assistant experience within the last five years Good communication skills and 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 to work rotating shifts any day of the week Ability to perform lifting/transfer activities related to patients as needed, including stooping and bending Ability to lift to 35 pounds without assistance; for lifts over 35 pounds or when the patient cannot assist, patient‑handling equipment must be used with at least one other associate, when available; unique lifting situations will be assessed case‑by‑case #J-18808-Ljbffr Advocate Health Care