Ambulatory Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Lab Tasks

Advocate Health; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Medical Group in Elgin, IL is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the care team with clinical and administrative tasks essential to patient care. The role requires Medical Assistant training or experience, with phlebotomy skills preferred, and a commitment to patient confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities include vital signs, histories, preparing patients for exams, assisting during procedures, administering meds/vaccines, lab work, and accurate EHR documentation while

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, to qualify.
• Phlebotomy skills are preferred.

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

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Diploma/Experience

Phlebotomy Skills

Education

Medical Assistant Diploma

Certified Medical Assistant

Job description

Advocate Medical Group in Elgin, IL is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the care team with clinical and administrative tasks essential to patient care. The role requires Medical Assistant training or experience, with phlebotomy skills preferred, and a commitment to patient confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities include vital signs, histories, preparing patients for exams, assisting during procedures, administering meds/vaccines, lab work, and accurate EHR documentation while