Compassionate Medical Assistant - Ambulatory Care Team

Advocate Health Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Chicago, IL is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the care team with clinical and administrative tasks essential to patient care. The role requires professionalism, compassion, and adherence to safety and confidentiality guidelines.

Duties include welcoming patients, taking vitals, preparing for exams, assisting providers, administering vaccines, handling lab tasks, documenting in the EHR, and collaborating with physicians and nurses to deliver coordinated, high-quality

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.

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

2 years Medical Assistant experience

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant diploma

Certified MA

Job description

Advocate Health in Chicago, IL is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the care team with clinical and administrative tasks essential to patient care. The role requires professionalism, compassion, and adherence to safety and confidentiality guidelines.

Duties include welcoming patients, taking vitals, preparing for exams, assisting providers, administering vaccines, handling lab tasks, documenting in the EHR, and collaborating with physicians and nurses to deliver coordinated, high-quality