Ambulatory Medical Assistant | Flexible Schedule & Benefits

Carolinas Medical Center; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is hiring a Medical Assistant for the Park Ridge location, with duties across ambulatory care. The role supports providers, greets patients, and assists in exams and procedures to ensure compassionate, high‑quality care.

You’ll work a Monday–Friday schedule with shifts totaling 40 hours and will rotate to Illinois Masonic Medical Center four times a month. A High School Diploma or GED is required, and a Medical Assistant Diploma or two years of MA experience (or MA certification

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Medical assistant experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Diploma

Certified MA

Job description

Advocate Health is hiring a Medical Assistant for the Park Ridge location, with duties across ambulatory care. The role supports providers, greets patients, and assists in exams and procedures to ensure compassionate, high‑quality care.

You’ll work a Monday–Friday schedule with shifts totaling 40 hours and will rotate to Illinois Masonic Medical Center four times a month. A High School Diploma or GED is required, and a Medical Assistant Diploma or two years of MA experience (or MA certification