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Medical Assistant - Cardiology

Advocate Health · Oak Lawn, IL

Posted Sep 7, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

This clinic runs high volume with 35 physicians and 12 advanced practice nurses. Describe a time you had to keep multiple patients moving through rooming and prep without letting quality slip.

ability to handle throughput pressure in a busy specialty practice without cutting corners

Tell me about a time a patient or family member became upset or agitated. How did you handle it?

real de-escalation skill given the job's explicit mention of verbal de-escalation and restraint

Describe a time you worked closely with a physician or nurse practitioner during a procedure. What was your role and how did you stay in sync with them?

comfort assisting during procedures and functioning as part of a coordinated care team

Give me an example of when you caught a mistake, either your own or someone else's, before it reached the patient.

attention to detail and willingness to speak up about safety issues

Technical

Walk me through how you take vital signs on a cardiology patient and what readings would make you flag someone for the provider right away.

whether the candidate understands abnormal cardiac vitals and knows when to escalate rather than just record numbers

Tell me about your experience drawing blood or doing point-of-care testing. What's your process for a specimen collection from start to finish?

actual phlebotomy competency and attention to specimen handling protocol, since it's preferred but not required here

How do you document in the electronic health record, and what do you do if you realize you made an error after the fact?

EHR competency and honesty around correcting documentation mistakes rather than covering them

What do you know about basic cardiac diagnostic tests like EKGs, and have you assisted with them before?

specific cardiology exposure versus general medical assisting background

How do you make sure patient information stays confidential when you're moving between exam rooms, front desk, and other staff throughout the day?

understanding of HIPAA and privacy discipline in a fast-paced clinical setting

Situational

A patient comes in anxious about a cardiac procedure and starts asking you questions you're not qualified to answer. What do you do?

whether the candidate knows their scope of practice and can de-escalate without overstepping into clinical advice

You're asked to administer a medication but the order in the chart seems off compared to what the patient tells you they've been taking. What do you do?

medication safety judgment and willingness to stop and verify rather than proceed on autopilot

This role requires travel between regional clinics. How do you plan to manage a schedule that changes location day to day?

reliability and flexibility for a role that isn't fixed to one site

Tell me about a time you had to lift or move a patient who needed help, maybe a sliding transfer. How did you make sure it was done safely for both of you?

awareness of the physical demands and safe patient handling practices listed in the posting

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The full job description

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Department: 02050 AMG Oak Lawn S Cicero - Cardiology Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Day shift, will require some travel to other sites. Pay Range: $22.90 - $34.35 Job Description Summary:   Support the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks that are vital to patient care. Medical Assistants must adhere to all relevant regulations and guidelines to ensure patient safety and confidentiality. They are expected to maintain a high level of professionalism and compassion during all interactions.  We’re Looking For:   • High School Diploma or GED required.    • Must have a medical assistant diploma or 2 years of medical assistant experience or be a certified MA with 2 years of medical assistant experience, to qualify.   • Phlebotomy skills are preferred .   Schedule: Day shift, will require some travel to other sites.  What You’ll Do:   As a Medical Assistant , you’ll play a vital role in the care team – supporting providers, connecting with patients, and helping ensure a seamless, compassionate experience every day.    As a key member of the ambulatory care team, you will:   • Welcome patients and support their transition into care.   • Take and record vital signs, medical histories, and health screenings.   • Prepare patients for exams and assist providers during procedures.   • Administer medications and vaccines as directed.   • Perform lab-related tasks including specimen collection and point-of-care testing.   • Document care accurately in the electronic health record.   • Partner with physicians, nurses, and teammates to deliver high-quality, coordinated care.  About This Location:   Advocate Medical Group Oak Lawn Cardiology is a trusted leader in adult cardiovascular medicine, combining clinical excellence with regional accessibility. As a high-volume, full-service cardiology group, our team includes 35 physicians and 12 advanced practice nurses who manage both complex office consultations and on-site diagnostic testing. To ensure our patients receive timely, specialized care close to home, our providers travel across an extensive network of regional clinics throughout the South Chicagoland area. Your feedback matters. Every teammate’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.  Physical Requirements and Working Conditions   • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.   • Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.   • Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.   • Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.   • Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.   • Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.   • May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.   • Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.   • Physical Abilities Testing may be required.   • Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.  Ready to Take the Next Step:   Apply Now!  Our Commitment to You: Advocate 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: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: 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. About Advocate Health  Advocate 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 nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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