Compassionate Medical Assistant – Ambulatory Care Team

Advocate Health; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health's Aurora Medical Group in Lombard, IL, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers, coordinate patient flow, and deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in an ambulatory setting.

You will welcome patients, take vital signs, assist with exams, document in the EHR, and perform lab tasks as needed. The position requires a MA diploma or 2 years’ MA experience (or certified MA with 2 years) and may include phlebotomy duties. Schedule varies across weekdays.

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

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

Clinical documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical assistant diploma

Certified MA with 2 years MA experience

Job description

Advocate Health's Aurora Medical Group in Lombard, IL, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers, coordinate patient flow, and deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in an ambulatory setting.

You will welcome patients, take vital signs, assist with exams, document in the EHR, and perform lab tasks as needed. The position requires a MA diploma or 2 years’ MA experience (or certified MA with 2 years) and may include phlebotomy duties. Schedule varies across weekdays.