Compassionate Medical Assistant - Ambulatory Care Team

Advocate Health Care; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care’s Aurora Medical Group in Lombard, IL is seeking a Medical Assistant to support care teams with clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring patient safety and confidentiality in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.

You will welcome patients, take vital signs and histories, prepare for exams, assist with procedures, perform phlebotomy if qualified, document in the EHR, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to deliver compassionate, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical assistant diploma or 2 years MA experience or certified MA with 2 years MA experience.
• 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

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Diploma

Certified MA with 2 years experience

Job description

Advocate Health Care’s Aurora Medical Group in Lombard, IL is seeking a Medical Assistant to support care teams with clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring patient safety and confidentiality in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.

You will welcome patients, take vital signs and histories, prepare for exams, assist with procedures, perform phlebotomy if qualified, document in the EHR, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to deliver compassionate, high-quality care.