Advocate Walgreens Float Medical Office Assistant – Full Time (Chicago)

Advocate Aurora Health

Aug 9, 2024

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Junior Level
Chicago

Requirements

- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required within 21 days of start date
- High school Diploma or GED
- Preferred 1-2 years experience in clinical and/or customer service setting
- Effective communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills; ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, staff and clinicians.
- Proficient computer skills including typing, navigation within a windows operating system, use of electronic mail and electronic medical records systems.
- Travel between sites of care- may be requested to work at nearby Advocate/Aurora Clinic at Walgreens sites to fulfill business needs
- Flexible hours
- Availability to work rotating weekends
- The candidate must be able to perform physical tasks such as lifting supplies and moving equipment.
- Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills.
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Responsibilities

- Provide clinical and administrative support to remote and/or in-person Advanced Practice Clinicians while on site at Advocate/Aurora Clinics at Walgreens
- Complete the patient registration process, which includes documenting patient demographics, processing insurance and copays and scheduling patient appointments in the electronic medical record
- Facilitate waiting room management and patient rooming processes
- Complete vitals and point of care testing on patients
- Monitor supply inventory; order clinical and office supplies
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers, APCs, Walgreens store management and ACW leadership in support of patient care delivery
- Responsible for maintaining a safe, professional, and organized clinic environment
- Other duties as assigned

FAQs

What is the starting pay for the Advocate Walgreens Float Medical Office Assistant position?

The starting pay is $21.05 per hour.

Is on-the-job training provided for this role?

Yes, on-the-job training will be provided.

What are the required qualifications for this position?

A high school diploma or GED is required, and a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association must be obtained within 21 days of the start date.

Is prior experience necessary for this position?

While 1-2 years of experience in a clinical and/or customer service setting is preferred, new graduates are welcome to apply.

What are the primary responsibilities of a Medical Office Assistant in this role?

Responsibilities include providing clinical and administrative support, completing patient registration, managing waiting room processes, performing vitals and point of care testing, and maintaining a safe and organized clinic environment.

Will I be required to work weekends?

Yes, the position requires availability to work rotating weekends.

What are the working hours for this job?

The clinic operating hours are Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 5:30 PM, Saturday from 9 AM to 3 PM, and Sunday from 9 AM to 2 PM. You will work four weekday shifts per week and rotating weekends.

Is there a specific location where I will be working?

You will staff at Advocate Walgreens Clinic sites, including Oaklawn, Chicago 95th, Chicago 75th, and Chicago 55th.

What benefits are offered with this position?

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, 401k company contribution, and Paid Time Off.

Are there any physical requirements for this job?

Yes, the candidate must be able to perform physical tasks such as lifting supplies and moving equipment, as well as having functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch capabilities.

Advocate Aurora Health

Science & Healthcare

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

2018

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health are now Advocate Health – the fifth-largest nonprofit integrated health system in the U.S. Advocate Health is the fifth-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, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health serves nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies. 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 nearly 150,000 team members across 67 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in annual community benefits.