Ambulatory Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Lab Support

Advocate Health Care; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Oak Lawn, IL is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the care team with clinical and administrative tasks essential to patient care, while upholding patient safety and confidentiality. You will help ensure a compassionate, seamless patient experience in a busy ambulatory setting.

Key duties include welcoming patients, taking vitals, preparing for exams, assisting during procedures, administering medications and vaccines, performing lab tasks, and documenting in the EHR.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; MA diploma or 2 years of MA experience preferred.
• Certified MA with 2 years of experience acceptable; phlebotomy skills preferred.
• Adherence to regulations and patient confidentiality is essential.

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

Patient care

Vital signs

Medical assistant tasks

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA diploma or 2 years MA experience or certified MA with 2 years experience

Job description

Advocate Health Care in Oak Lawn, IL is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the care team with clinical and administrative tasks essential to patient care, while upholding patient safety and confidentiality. You will help ensure a compassionate, seamless patient experience in a busy ambulatory setting.

Key duties include welcoming patients, taking vitals, preparing for exams, assisting during procedures, administering medications and vaccines, performing lab tasks, and documenting in the EHR.