Compassionate Medical Assistant - Ambulatory Care

125 Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

Educational Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the ambulatory care team in Park Ridge, IL, with monthly travel to Downers Grove. This full-time role offers 40 hours per week, with varied start times on weekdays and 8.5-hour days including a lunch break.

You will support providers, take vital signs, help with exams, administer medications and vaccines, perform lab tasks, and document care in the electronic health record, collaborating closely with physicians and nurses.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Phlebotomy skills preferred.
• Two years of Medical Assistant experience or MA certification with experience are acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming patients and assisting with transition into care.
• Taking and recording vital signs and health screenings.
• Preparing patients for exams and assisting providers during procedures.
• Administering medications and vaccines as directed.
• Performing lab tasks and documenting in the electronic health record.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

Medical Assistant diploma

Certified Medical Assistant

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the ambulatory care team in Park Ridge, IL, with monthly travel to Downers Grove. This full-time role offers 40 hours per week, with varied start times on weekdays and 8.5-hour days including a lunch break.

You will support providers, take vital signs, help with exams, administer medications and vaccines, perform lab tasks, and document care in the electronic health record, collaborating closely with physicians and nurses.