Ambulatory Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Lab Tasks

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

Job summary

Aurora Medical Group (AMG) in Park Ridge, IL is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the ambulatory care team. The role supports providers, engages with patients, and helps ensure a seamless, compassionate experience across the care continuum.

Responsibilities include welcoming patients, recording vital signs and histories, preparing for exams, assisting during procedures, administering meds and vaccines as directed, performing lab tasks, and documenting in the EHR.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 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 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

Vital signs

Patient communication

Phlebotomy

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant diploma

Certified Medical Assistant

Job description

Aurora Medical Group (AMG) in Park Ridge, IL is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the ambulatory care team. The role supports providers, engages with patients, and helps ensure a seamless, compassionate experience across the care continuum.

Responsibilities include welcoming patients, recording vital signs and histories, preparing for exams, assisting during procedures, administering meds and vaccines as directed, performing lab tasks, and documenting in the EHR.