Medical Assistant - Pediatrics Gastro Clinic (Oak Lawn)

This position is eligible for a $2500 sign on bonus, payable after 90 days of hire (Internals not included)

Benefits for review: https://careers.aah.org/benefits/

Advocate Medical Group Pediatric Subspecialties provides comprehensive pediatric specialty care through multiple clinic locations serving children and families across the South Chicagoland area. Our network offers access to a wide range of pediatric medical and surgical subspecialties, supporting patients from infancy through adolescence. Care is delivered by multidisciplinary teams who partner closely with primary care providers to ensure coordinated, family‑centered treatment. Our clinics are closely connected with Advocate Children’s Hospital and the broader Advocate Health system, helping to promote seamless care across outpatient and hospital settings. With a focus on accessibility, collaboration, and compassionate care, our Pediatric Subspecialties clinics are committed to meeting the diverse healthcare needs of the communities we serve.

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 examinations
• Act as a liaison between patients, physicians and other clinicians.
• Measure patient’s vital signs
• Prepare and administer vaccines/medications
• Document patient information into the electronic health record
• Collect specimens for testing

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate of a medical assistant program or at least two years of medical assistant within the last five years.
• Good communications skills.
• 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 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

This 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.