Compassionate Medical Assistant - Ambulatory Care

Advocate Health Care; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care’s Aurora Medical Group is looking for a Medical Assistant to support the care team with clinical and administrative tasks critical to patient care. You’ll welcome patients, take vitals, collect histories, and help prepare them for exams while ensuring safety and confidentiality.

You’ll work closely with physicians and nurses, document care in the EHR, assist with procedures, and may administer vaccines as directed.

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

Vital signs

Medical history

Health screenings

Patient interaction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant diploma or MA certification

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Advocate Health Care’s Aurora Medical Group is looking for a Medical Assistant to support the care team with clinical and administrative tasks critical to patient care. You’ll welcome patients, take vitals, collect histories, and help prepare them for exams while ensuring safety and confidentiality.

You’ll work closely with physicians and nurses, document care in the EHR, assist with procedures, and may administer vaccines as directed.