Compassionate Medical Assistant - Family Practice

Advocate Health Care; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Aurora, IL is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the care team with clinical and administrative duties, including taking vital signs, preparing patients, and assisting providers.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient interactions, adherence to safety and confidentiality guidelines, and accurate documentation in the electronic health record, with opportunities to grow skills such as phlebotomy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is 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.
• 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 skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical assistant diploma or 2 years of medical assistant experience or certified MA with 2 years of medical assistant experience

Job description

Advocate Health Care in Aurora, IL is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the care team with clinical and administrative duties, including taking vital signs, preparing patients, and assisting providers.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient interactions, adherence to safety and confidentiality guidelines, and accurate documentation in the electronic health record, with opportunities to grow skills such as phlebotomy.