Ambulatory Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Procedures

Advocate Health Care; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Medical Group (AMG) is part of Advocate Health, a large nonprofit health system with locations across Illinois and Wisconsin. The Medical Assistant role supports providers, engages with patients, and helps ensure a seamless, compassionate care experience in an ambulatory setting.

The position involves welcoming patients, taking vitals, assisting during exams, administering medications, performing labs, documenting in EHR, and coordinating with the care team to deliver high-quality,

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.

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

Phlebotomy

Medical Assistant

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant diploma

Certified MA

Job description

Aurora Medical Group (AMG) is part of Advocate Health, a large nonprofit health system with locations across Illinois and Wisconsin. The Medical Assistant role supports providers, engages with patients, and helps ensure a seamless, compassionate care experience in an ambulatory setting.

The position involves welcoming patients, taking vitals, assisting during exams, administering medications, performing labs, documenting in EHR, and coordinating with the care team to deliver high-quality,