Ambulatory Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Procedures

Advocate Health Care; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Park Ridge is seeking a Medical Assistant to support ambulatory care teams and providers. The role involves welcoming patients, taking vitals, preparing for exams, administering vaccines, and documenting care in the EHR.

The schedule is Monday–Friday with 8.5-hour days and a lunch break. The ideal candidate will have a Medical Assistant diploma or 2 years of MA experience or be certified, with phlebotomy skills preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Assistant, or 2 years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 5 years.
• 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

Medical Assistant

Education

Medical Assistant program completion

Job description

Advocate Health Care in Park Ridge is seeking a Medical Assistant to support ambulatory care teams and providers. The role involves welcoming patients, taking vitals, preparing for exams, administering vaccines, and documenting care in the EHR.

The schedule is Monday–Friday with 8.5-hour days and a lunch break. The ideal candidate will have a Medical Assistant diploma or 2 years of MA experience or be certified, with phlebotomy skills preferred.