Medical Assistant - Peds Orthopedics Clinic (Oak Lawn)

Department

• 03280
• AMG
• Oak
• Lawn 52nd
• Ave -
• Pediatrics:
• Orthopedics
• Status:
• Full time
• Benefits
• Eligible:
• Yes
• Hours
• Per
• Week: 40
• Schedule
• Details/Additional
• Information:
• Position
• Hours:
• Monday-Friday: 8a-5p
• no weekends or holidays *varying start and end times and possibility for travel to other locations reliable transportation needed Pay Range $21.85 - $34.35 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.
• Major
• Responsibilities: Adheres 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. Performs 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.). Assists provider with or performs procedures as ordered. Performs 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. Administers medications and vaccines safely following the rights of medication administration. Performs other duties as assigned such as medication refills, insurance authorizations, safety/regulatory log completion, patient messaging, medication/supply ordering, appointment scheduling, and referrals. Cross trained to perform duties that are relevant to specialty or clinic practice within the scope of the Medical Assistant. Demonstrates effective and timely communication, teamwork, and appropriate escalation. Maintains a clean work environment ensuring instruments and equipment are cleaned appropriately. Ensures equipment and supplies are in working order, and areas are appropriately stocked. Must 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 patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.